Snowball Cauliflower

$2.99

70 days. Open pollinated. If you’ve had trouble growing cauliflower, try this amazing variety! It can be harvested either at the “baby head” size or when fully mature at  7 inches. Brilliant white, self-blanching heads are covered by large, abundant wrapper leaves that protect them from sun, heat, and cold. Widely adapted. These are easy to grow in both the north and south. It keeps well in the field and is heavy bearing.

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Product Description

Difficulty:
Moderate to Hard

 

Timing:
Start indoors four weeks before the last frost to late spring. Transplant in 5-6 weeks. Direct seed when temperatures are reliably above 50°F. Overwintering types are started in July where winters are mild, and transplanted by August 15th. Optimal soil temperature is 50-85°F. Seeds should germinate in 7-10 days.

 

Starting:
Sow 3-4 seeds 1/4″ deep in each spot you want a plant to grow. Thin to the strongest plant. Space transplants 18″-24″ apart.

 

Growing:
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Humus-rich soil amended with composted manure is best. Mix ½ cup of complete organic fertilizer into the soil beneath each transplant. From seedling to harvest, cauliflower must grow steadily to make a large plant and curd. If growth slows, scratch additional fertilizer into the surface of the soil around each plant. Maintain even soil moisture with regular watering. Shade the developing curds from sun by tying up leaves or using newspaper. This is known as “blanching,” and will keep them white. Add 20-25 days to the maturity dates if direct sowing.

 

Harvest:
Once curd forms, check every day and cut when the florets are just beginning to separate. At this point the flavour is at peak quality and the size is maximum. Heads should be 6″-7″ when mature.

 

Days to Maturity: 70 days
Planting Depth: 1/4″
Distance Apart: 14″ – 18″
Amount: 440mg