Cauliflower

VarietyBrassica oleracea var. botrytis

Also called cauliflower plant, Brassica oleracea botrytis, Brassica oleracea Cauliflower group, Brassica cretica cretica

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Cauliflower
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Fact sheet

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Days to maturity50–60 days

“usually 50 to 60 days, before the curd starts to loosen and separate.” — How to Grow Cauliflower: Timing, Soil, and Harvest

Germination temperature70 °F

“a steady 70 degrees Fahrenheit to sprout” — How to Grow Cauliflower: Timing, Soil, and Harvest

Waterone inch a week

“one inch a week, and keep it steady.” — How to Grow Cauliflower: Timing, Soil, and Harvest

Soil pH6–7

“pH 6 to 7, worked with plenty of nitrogen-rich compost.” — How to Grow Cauliflower: Timing, Soil, and Harvest

Spacing18–24 in

“set transplants 18 to 24 inches apart” — How to Grow Cauliflower: Timing, Soil, and Harvest

Ready whentight, snow-white curd

“A tight, snow-white curd is the payoff for cool weather and steady water.” — How to Grow Cauliflower: Timing, Soil, and Harvest

Edible partshead

“head” — Cauliflower Recipes

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