Cauliflower – Snowball

Cauliflower – Snowball

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

“This variety produces large heads, pure whie in colour and with an excellent flavour. Will remain in the ground for long periods in good condition.” ~ D.T. Brown

 

Cauliflower Growing Guide

Sow (when, temp, soil, location)

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• rich, well prepared soil (lots of well rotted compost dug in)
• sow 5mm in seed box/punnet or
  directly in clumps in the ground – later thin to 1 seedling per clump
• full sun

 

Harvest/Germination

• Germinate: 7-12 days
• Harvest: 14-22 weeks (when head fully developed but before curd becomes loose)

 

Care/Watering

• transplant seedlings to growing position at 2-4 leaf stage.
• space: 45-60cm (18-24inch) apart
• keep well watered
• fertilise regularly (high nitrogen). When heads form, use liquid fertiliser

 

Companions

beans(all), broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, celery, dill, marigold, mint, nasturtium, peas, sage, spinach, sunflower, Swiss chard, tomato, zinnia

 

Enemies

rue, strawberry

 

Pests

(see: Cauliflower Growing Guide by GrowVeg)

 

Other Notes

• frost tolerant – yes
• “Use fine mesh or exclusion netting over the warmer months to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves – caterpillars can destroy these plants. Protect against birds which can damage the young seedlings and overwintering crops. Bend over a few leaves if required so that the cauliflower head is kept shaded while it is forming.” – Cauliflower Growing Guide by GrowVeg

 

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Our Cauliflower Progress

15 Oct 2019

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References:

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