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Romanesco cabbage
Shape and external appearance
Compact form, made up of a set of pyramidal “florettes” arranged in spiral crowns. Its geometrical shape (called fractal) is very particular and decorative
Properties
Romanesco cabbage, the multivitamin. Romanesco cabbage is an interesting source of vitamins C, B9, minerals and trace elements.
Caliber
The diameter can go from 11 to 21 cm.
Scientific and botanical name
Romanesco cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is a variety of cauliflower.
Coloring
Apple green
Origin & Culture
Although it is an old variety, its introduction in France is relatively recent, it is cultivated there in great number since the years 1990, especially in Brittany (regions of Saint-Pol-de-Léon and Paimpol).
Smell
Preparation advice
Cut the romanesco into florets and steam or boil them. Excellent in a gratin or as an accompaniment to fish or meat.
Texture
Home preservation
Can be stored in the crisper for 2 or 3 days.
Flavor
Delicate hazelnut flavor
The seasonality of the product
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Packaging available for this product
Colis carton, Colis bois
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Octobre (10)
Novembre (11)
Décembre (12)
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Laurent, Ronan and Frédéric Méar have been producing vegetables for La Légumière for many years. The cultivation of Breton vegetables no longer holds any secrets for these three brothers.
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