Pros
- Diverse colors and flavors enhance garden appeal and meals
- Strong germination and heat tolerance in successful grows
- Helpful seller info card boosts growing success
- Generous seed count at affordable price
Cons
- Seeds mixed in one envelope, not separated by variety
- Inconsistent germination rates reported by some users
- May yield mostly white heads despite color mix
This Harley Seeds cauliflower mix contains 50 heirloom non-GMO seeds blending four unique varieties: Precoce di Jesi (yellowish snowball), Verde di Macerata (bright green), Purple of Sicily (purple-red), and Snowball Self-Blanching (ivory white). It targets home gardeners who want colorful, flavorful vegetables without buying separate packets, ideal for spring planting in zones 4-9 with full sun or partial shade.
Standout features include large 2-3 lb heads with nutty pea or sweet tastes, suitable raw, cooked, or frozen. Reviews highlight good germination leading to healthy plants that survive heat, bugs, and overwintering, with vigorous growth and detailed seller instructions aiding success. Some users note extras like free basil seeds and precise info on spacing and soil temps.
Seed quality appears solid with 95% germination potential when kept moist at 60-70F, though packaging mixes all varieties. Plants are outdoor-only, moderate water needs, and benefit from enriched soil at transplant.
Drawbacks include variable results: some batches sprout poorly or die, and heads may not show expected colors, often turning white. Not for beginners expecting guaranteed uniformity.
Overall, this mix delivers exciting diversity and taste for adventurous gardeners, earning praise for value and performance when conditions align. Recommended for those prioritizing heirlooms over predictability.
Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost at 60-70F soil, 1/2 inch deep, keeping moist. Transplant 3-inch seedlings 24 inches apart into enriched soil with full sun or partial shade.
Maintain even moisture for best yields; excels in cool climates, 60-85 days to harvest. No blanching needed for most varieties.
Germination: 4-14 days at 95% rate. Zones 4-9, moderate watering.
Brand: Harley Seeds
Seed Count: 50
Varieties: 4 Mix (Purple, Green, Yellow, White)
Features: Heirloom, Non-GMO
Usage: Outdoor Vegetable
Hardiness: Zones 4-9
Sun: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Planting: Spring