Murasaki (“purple” in Japanese), a new addition to the Fioretto long-stemmed cauliflower series (from the Italian word for “flower”), is a culinary and visual delight. Its vibrant purple florets and long, tender stems offer a sweet, mild flavor and are easy to harvest. This heat-tolerant variety maintains its striking color through various cooking methods, transforming to fuchsia in vinegar and a rich golden brown when sautéed or roasted. Enjoy it raw as a colorful crudité. Murasaki’s compact habit, early maturity, and excellent field holding make it a rewarding choice for home gardeners.
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Suitable temperature for germination: 60-80℉
Suitable temperature for growing: 70-80℉
Soil pH: 6.5-7.5
Germination
Transplanting required: sow 1-2 seeds per cell into a 72-cell tray.
Ensure cells are completely filled to avoid air pockets.
Sow seeds 1/4″ deep and cover gently. Avoid pressing firmly as compaction can cause difficulty transplanting.
Thin to one plant per cell once established.
Over-watering can prevent germination. Maintain soil moisture through germination.
Transplanting
Check for readiness 30-35 days after germination by gently pulling on the base of the stem to see if roots are established and soil is held together.
Transplant to 12-18″ spacing, 18-24″ between rows.
Harvest
Harvest when days to maturity are reached and the stem is 6-8″ in length.
Cut the base of the head and remove smaller stems from the main stalk.
- “This variety held up to the heat with incredible durability, the color was gorgeous and it did not get sunburnt at all. The flavor was sweet and mild, stems were tender and delicious. anytime I can grow a cauliflower successfully here I get excited, but it was made even better by the beautiful color and great flavor.”
- “Definitely a winner!”
- “Long tender stems with bright purple florets that were easy to harvest, sweet and tender taste.”
- “I love this variety! It matured early with a beautiful stem color of a light violet. Large head size, tender and sweet. Easy to grow. The color does hold when cooked lightly!”
- “Entry is suited to home gardens with compact habit, relative earliness, good field holding, and beautiful purple color.”
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