- Adds vibrant colour to any dish that would use regular cauliflower
- Can be used in a wide range of salads, soups, rices, BBQ and roast dishes to add a pop of colour
- For some recipe ideas, check out our recipe page
• Flavour is very similar to standard white cauliflower
• When used raw, purple cauliflower has a crunchy texture with a mildly sweet brassica flavour
• When roasted, it develops a sweet, nutty flavour. The natural sugars in purple cauliflower caramalise quickly when roasted or barbecued giving dark brown colours and a sticky sweet taste
- Place purple cauliflower heads in a loose plastic bag in the fridge, and they will keep for around 2 weeks
- A great tip is to cut the florets off the purple cauliflower head when you bring it home, so that it is ready for use. When florets are placed in a sealed plastic container or bag, they will keep for about 1 week
- Purple cauliflower is best transplanted into the soil at 25-30cm intervals
- Depending on the season, it will take around 2 to 3 months to form a head
- The head is ready to harvest when it reaches a diameter of about 12-14cm
- For specific variety information, see the Fairbanks Seeds website
- Rich in vitamins C and K, manganese, as well as fibre
- The vibrant purple head colour is due to the presence of anthocyanins, (nutrients responsible for pigment in fruits and vegetables) which also serve as powerful antioxidants
- Anthocyanidin levels are one of the key considerations in categorising ‘Super Foods’. Their consumption is linked to preventing cardiovascular disease, cancer and boosting cognitive function
- Foods with high levels of vitamin C are well known for immune system boosting properties
- Purple cauliflower is naturally low in fat and calories
Where to Buy:
Seeds:
- Commercial quantities of seeds can be purchased either directly from Fairbanks Seeds or Fairbanks Seeds NZ, through their major distributors in Australia E.E. Muir & Sons, or by request at your local horticultural supply store.
Seedlings:
- Purple Cauliflower is often stocked as part of a ‘Super-Food’ range at Bunnings Warehouse in Australia, occasionally you can also find it at other home garden nurseries from time to time.
- For commercial growers, simply contact your regular commercial nursery for supply.
Produce
- Unfortunately supermarkets don’t often stock purple cauliflower, but often you will find that good greengrocers do.
- Chefs, providores and green grocers should contact their local vegetable growers or wholesale agents to request this product.
