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Fioretto 70 — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Fioretto 70
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

70days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant after soil temperature reaches 50°F and seedlings are hardened off

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Moderate; consistent moisture during head formation (1-2 inches weekly)
Soil: Well-draining loam, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.5)
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green stems with white florets
Size: 8"
Shape: Slender branching stems with tight florets
Flavour: Sweet, delicate, and mild with a tender, buttery character—less dense and more subtle than standard cauliflower

In the kitchen

Raw dipping, light cooking, stir-frying, pickling, salads

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, aphids, cabbage loopers
Diseases: Black rot, clubroot, cauliflower mosaic virus, downy mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	April – May	June – July	June – July	August – September
2	April – May	June – July	May – July	July – September
3	March – April	May – June	May – June	July – October
4	March – April	May – June	April – June	July – October
5	February – March	April – May	April – May	June – November
6	February – March	April – May	April – May	June – November
7	February – March	April – May	March – May	May – November
8	January – February	March – April	March – April	May – December
9	January	February – March	February – March	April – December
10	January	February – March	January – March	March – December
11	January	January – February	January – February	February – December
12	January	January – February	January – February	February – December
13	January	January – February	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

OnionsRepel cabbage moths, aphids, and flea beetles with their strong scent

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and flea beetles, protecting brassicas

MarigoldsRepel cabbage worms and other harmful insects with their strong fragrance

LettuceGrows well in partial shade of brassicas and doesn't compete for nutrients

SpinachCompatible growth patterns and helps maximize garden space utilization

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow brassica roots, mutually beneficial

ThymeRepels cabbage worms and other pests that commonly attack brassicas

Avoid

StrawberriesMay inhibit brassica growth and compete for similar soil nutrients

TomatoesCan stunt brassica growth and both plants may suffer from shared diseases

Pole BeansCan shade out brassicas and compete for nitrogen in the soil

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 31
Protein (g): 2.57
Fat (g): 0.34
Carbohydrate (g): 6.27
Fibre (g): 2.4
Vitamin A (µg): 8
Vitamin C (mg): 91.3
Vitamin E (mg): 0.15
Vitamin K (µg): 102
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.191
Folate (µg): 65
Calcium (mg): 46
Iron (mg): 0.69
Magnesium (mg): 21
Phosphorus (mg): 67
Potassium (mg): 303
Zinc (mg): 0.42
Selenium (µg): 1.6

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the brassicas growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Fioretto 70

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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