Stop settling for the monotone look of traditional brassicas. Purple Moon is a premium hybrid variety that produces heavy, dense curds in a breathtaking shade of deep amethyst. Unlike some older purple varieties that can lose their luster, Purple Moon...
Purple Moon Cauliflower Seeds
Non-GMO | High-Yield Hybrid | The Royal Garden Feature
The Culinary Edge 🌙
Stop settling for the monotone look of traditional brassicas. Purple Moon is a premium hybrid variety that produces heavy, dense curds in a breathtaking shade of deep amethyst. Unlike some older purple varieties that can lose their luster, Purple Moon is bred for color stability and "visual pop" on the plate. It is the definitive choice for the chef-grower looking to elevate a standard vegetable side into a vibrant, high-end culinary experience.
At A Glance:
| Feature | Specification |
| 👅 Flavor Profile | Nutty, Mild & Slightly Sweeter than White |
| 🎨 Visual Contrast | Vibrant Royal Purple / Dark Green Foliage |
| ⏱️ Maturity | 70–75 Days (From Transplant) |
| 🔢 Quantity | 10+ Premium Seeds per Packet |
✨ Flavor Profile
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Sweet & Earthy: Purple Moon has a refined, nutty sweetness that lacks the sharp "cabbage" bite of commercial white varieties.
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Antioxidant Rich: That stunning purple pigment comes from anthocyanins (the same antioxidants found in blueberries), making this as healthy as it is beautiful.
🍴 Culinary Versatility
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The "Color-Fast" Roast: While boiling can cause the pigment to bleed, roasting or steaming Purple Moon helps lock in the violet hue, especially when finished with a touch of lemon juice or vinegar to brighten the color.
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Dramatic Crudité: Slice into small florets for a raw vegetable platter; the contrast between the purple exterior and the creamy white interior stems is visually arresting.
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Gourmet Mash: Steam and blend with a little butter for a unique, lavender-colored cauliflower mash that serves as a stunning base for seared scallops or roasted duck.
🌱 Growing Notes
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No Blanching Required: The more sunlight these heads receive, the more intense the purple coloration becomes—no need to tie leaves over the curds.
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Montreal Season Extension: This variety performs exceptionally well in the Montreal region's cool autumn transition. The purple pigment actually intensifies as the nights get cooler, making it a perfect candidate for a late-season harvest.
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Vigorous Growth: A robust hybrid that shows excellent uniformity, ensuring your heads reach maturity at the same time for a consistent, professional-grade yield.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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