Cauliflower, Snowball Self-Blanching (Organically Grown Seeds)

Description: An heirloom from 1888 that remains popular todaythanks its reliability producing 15 cm (6″) quality heads. Self blanching.

Organically Grown/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO

Pack Size:~100 seeds

• General Info
• Germination
• Growing Info
• Growing Indoors

Latin Name:Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
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Main Uses:Culinary

Days to Maturity: 65 – 75days to maturity
Exposure:Full sun
Seed Source: Organically grown

Germination Instructions:Cauliflower prefers well-drained fertile soils high in organic matter.
Direct seed 1/2 deep.
Seeding rate – 3 seeds per foot, plant spacing 18 – 24.
Row spacing 24 – 36. Transplanting is recommended for spring crops, especially in the Northeast.
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the planting date.
The optimal soil temperature for germination is 65-75F, but cauliflower will germinate as low as 50F.
Transplant out when seedlings have 4-5 true leaves. Older plants are more susceptible to bolting if temperatures are uneven.

Harvesting:Cauliflower heads should be harvested while curds are still tight. Check fields every 2-3 days. Cover developing heads or tie leaves together to protect heads from sunlight for a blanched effect. Self-blanching varieties have tight leaf curls around heads so minimize the need to cover. Harvest heads promptly when they are full-size but still compact, white, and smooth. Delaying harvest results in curds turning loose and ricey. Cool cauliflower immediately after harvest to retain quality.

Growing in Containers:Well suited for large raised beds, but not smaller containers.

Growing in Mixed Planters:Not well suited for mixed planters.

Suitability for Indoors:Not suited for indoors.