Seeds Specifications
| Common Name | Cauliflower snowball |
| Height | Height: 1 to 2 feet
Spread: 1.3 to 3 feet |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | Winter |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to grow |
Planting and care
- Make
sure that the plants have uninterrupted growth to avoid the plants to
develop the head prematurely or ruin the edible part completely
- Cauliflower requires consistent soil moisture with normal rainfall, this usually requires supplement watering
- For best growth, side-dress the plants with a nitrogen fertilizer
- When
the white head is about 2 to 3 inches in diameter, tie the outer leaves
together over the head with a rubber band, tape, or twine
- This is called blanching, and it protects the head from the sun and helps you get that pretty white color
- The plants are usually ready for harvest 7 to 12 days after blanching
Cauliflower Snowball care
- Most
cauliflower varieties require about 2 months to mature, although some
are a little quicker and others can take up to 3 months
- Since
they will not form heads in warm weather and can only handle a light
frost, be sure to choose a variety that will have enough time to mature
in your climate
- That means a fast maturing variety if your spring or fall is short
- Longer maturing varieties are good choices for gardeners with mild or late winters
| Sunlight | Full sun, Can tolerate light shade but will slow maturity. Light shade can be beneficial in warm weather. |
| Watering | Cauliflower needs consistent moisture and plenty of water. |
| Soil | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil high in organic matter, pH 6.0 to 7.5. Can tolerate slightly alkaline soil. |
| Temperature | 18 to 30 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Feed every 2 to 4 weeks with an organic fertilizer like kelp and fish emulsion. |
| Harvest Season | - When
the heads are compact, white, and firm, then it is time to harvest
them. Ideally, the heads will grow 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Cut the
heads off the plant with a large knife. Be sure to leave some of the
leaves around the head to keep it protected.
- If the heads are too small but have started to open up, they will not improve and should be harvested.
- If the cauliflower has a coarse appearance, it is too mature and should be tossed.
- If
you want to store cauliflower, you can put the head in a plastic bag
and store it in the refrigerator. It should last for about a week.For
long-term storage, you can also freeze or pickle the heads.
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Cauliflower Snowball special feature
Cauliflower
is a cool-season crop and a descendant of the common cabbage. It is
more difficult to than its relatives because it does not tolerate the
heat or cold as well.
Cauliflower Snowball uses
Medicinal Use:
- It
contains good amounts of many vital B-complex groups of vitamins such
as folates, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and
thiamin (vitamin B1), niacin (B3) as well as vitamin K
Culinary Use:
- The leaves and stem of cauliflower are both edible
- It mostly used in salad and vegetarian diet
