{"product_id":"cauliflower-sicilian-violet","title":"Cauliflower, Sicilian Violet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCauliflower ‘Sicilian Violet’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 30 seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking Italian heirloom producing vibrant purple‑violet heads with a sweet, nutty flavour and excellent nutritional value. The colour intensifies in cool weather and holds beautifully when cooked lightly. Plants are vigorous, reliable and well suited to UK gardens, performing best in fertile soil with steady moisture. Heads are medium‑sized, tightly packed and richly coloured — perfect for roasting, steaming or adding raw to salads for a splash of colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow from late spring through midsummer for summer, autumn and late‑season cropping. July sowings produce smaller, later heads but are still perfectly usable and ideal for extending the harvest. Germination takes 7–12 days. Plant in sun or semi‑shade, keep soil consistently moist, and allow around 45–60cm of space for strong, even growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to midsummer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–12 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 18 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e to 60cm | \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e to 45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eLifecycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy biennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or semi‑shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSowing method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 10mm deep; cover lightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet the full Sicilian Violet Cauliflower Growing Guide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/pages\/cauliflower\" title=\"Cauliflower Growing Guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58423658709256,"sku":null,"price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/IMG_6457.jpg?v=1786530041","url":"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/products\/cauliflower-sicilian-violet","provider":"Collie Flowers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}