Brassica, Purple Cauliflower 'Graffiti'

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oceanside, California

Augusta, Georgia

Washington, New Hampshire

Richmond, Texas

South Padre Island, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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V
(Zone 8a) | February 2013 | positive

I bought a little plant at the nursery and planted it at home. Easy plant with beautiful purple head.

C
Deep South Coastal, TX (Zone 10a) | January 2011 | positive

This is probably the easiest cauliflower I've ever grown. The heads are huge and are a beautiful violet color. This one needs more space ...Read More

N
Washington, NH (Zone 5b) | November 2009 | positive

Much easier to grow than your average cauliflower--no blanching required. Big, beautiful purple heads form early and have excellent flavor.

M
M
Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2006 | neutral

Received the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), 2006 Award of Garden Merit.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

This is a purple head cauliflower. Heads are deep purple and stay purple when cooked. It is a midseason cultivar, but handles heat well. ...Read More

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