Succession

What do I plant after Romanesco?

After Romanesco the bed opens up around week 37. That leaves roughly 7 weeks before the first frost — enough for a second crop instead of bare soil.

Calculated for an average Central European climate: USDA zone 8a, last frost around week 19, first frost around week 43. Your site will differ — the planner uses the real frost data for your location.

What works after Romanesco

  • Chervil

    Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 42

    tolerates frost · uncritical after Romanesco

  • Spinach

    Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 43

    tolerates frost · uncritical after Romanesco

  • Arugula

    Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 42

    tolerates frost · uses the area until the end of the season

  • Mizuna

    Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 42

    tolerates frost · uses the area until the end of the season

  • Winter purslane

    Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 44

    tolerates frost · uncritical after Romanesco

  • Lamb's Lettuce

    Sow from week 37 · harvest by week 46

    tolerates frost · uncritical after Romanesco

And in your garden?

This page assumes an average climate. Your plan uses your location, your bed size and the crops you actually want to grow.

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Common questions

When does the bed free up after Romanesco?
In an average climate (USDA zone 8a), Romanesco is harvested by around week 37. That leaves roughly 7 weeks until the first frost. Warmer or cooler sites shift both by one to three weeks.
Which crops follow Romanesco well?
The strongest options are Chervil, Spinach, Arugula. Three things decide it: the remaining season has to cover the growing time, crop rotation rules out a close relative straight afterwards, and the neighbours in the bed should get along.