Maintaining Cauliflower
Keep ground mulched, especially before it gets warm
Frequently water, keeping the soil moist near the surface
14 - 18 weeks from seed to harvest
How to growCauliflower
Cauliflower can be difficult to grow, because it requires consistently cool temperatures around 60°F. If your weather cooperates, however, it can be well worth the effort!
Cauliflower can be difficult to grow, because it requires consistently cool temperatures around 60°F. If your weather cooperates, however, it can be well worth the effort!
Planting
Planting
When to plant Cauliflower
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Cool season(30°F → 85°F)
Survives hard freezes
Replant as often as every 2 weeks
How to plant Cauliflower
Start by seeding indoors or transplanting
Seed 1/4" deep
1 plant / square
Prefers a 10 gal container
Prefers full sunlight or partial shade
Grows to 1.5 - 2 ft
Cauliflower Varieties
Snowball Y
Snowball Y
Flavorful, 6" snow-white heads in just 70 to 80 days means 'Snowball Y' is successful in short-season areas. The leaves naturally curl nicely around the heads providing self-blanching and protection from sun scald. Mature heads hold well in the garden, so they don't all have to be picked at once.
Growing
Growing
Cauliflower Diseases
Cauliflower Pests
Harvesting
Harvesting
When to harvest Cauliflower
Harvest when the head is over 6" in diameter and has not began to separate. Don't delay since the quality will quickly decreases.How to harvest Cauliflower
Harvest by simply cutting off the main head from its base.How to store Cauliflower
Refrigerate unwashed cauliflower in a loose plastic bag.Stays fresh up to 3 weeks
