Violet Queen, Heirloom Cauliflower Seeds – Rich Purple Heads, Sweet Flavor, Ornamental & Edible

Violet Queen Cauliflower — Rich Purple Heads, Sweet Flavor, Stunning Raw or Roasted

Violet Queen is the cauliflower that stops people at the farmers market. This highly productive heirloom variety produces beautiful, rich purple heads that contrast dramatically with dark green leaves — as ornamental as it is delicious. The flavor is sweet and mild, making it a fantastic addition to vegetable trays, salads, and roasted dishes. The purple color comes from anthocyanins — the same powerful antioxidants found in blueberries — and is best preserved when eaten raw or lightly steamed. Note: the color fades when fully cooked, but the flavor remains excellent.

Perfect for both culinary and ornamental uses — one of the most visually striking vegetables you can grow. 85 days.

Why Grow Violet Queen?

• Rich purple heads — stunning contrast with dark green leaves, beautiful on the plate
• Sweet, mild flavor — delicious raw in salads, on veggie trays, or roasted
• Anthocyanin-rich — the same antioxidants as blueberries (best preserved raw)
• Ornamental & edible — a showpiece in the garden and on the table
• Highly productive — ideal for sunny containers or garden beds
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost for a spring crop, or in midsummer for a fall harvest. Transplant outdoors when seedlings are 4–6 inches tall, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Water consistently and deeply. Fertilize with nitrogen-rich amendments for best head development. Harvest when heads are firm and fully colored — before they begin to separate.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.