Broccoli ‘Romanesco’

A truly fascinating and intriguing vegetable that looks like a cauliflower but grows like a broccoli. This heirloom vegetable dates back to 16th Century Italy and showcases a stunning fractal pattern of carefully constructed whorls of vibrant lime green florets that appear as dramatic peaks across the head of the broccoli. Fading from white to green, they may also appear purple if exposed to too much sun and heat while the heads are developing. Aside from its good looks, the tender heads have a mild creamy, nutty flavour.