How to plant romanesco
Monty Don plants romanesco - a tasty, nutritious brassica that's halfway between a cauliflower and a broccoli.
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Fancy growing something unusual? Then give romanesco a try - it's a brassica that's halfway between a cauliflower and a broccoli. In this short video, Monty Don shows you how to plant it outdoors, including how to prepare the ground and how far apart to space the plants. He also recommends ways to cook it.
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