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Growing Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Technically, there are two sorts of
cauliflowers, summer and winter. The former is a proper
cauliflower ,while the latter variety is a type of
broccoli. The names 'summer' and 'winter' are a bit
misleading. Some summer cauliflowers are sown in winter under
glass, for harvesting in late spring or early summer. Maincrop varieties of summer
cauliflower are sown outdoors in spring for harvesting in summer
and autumn.
The variety to the left is the Armado variety A reliable and robust winter variety
CAULIFLOWER QUICK GUIDE
Latin Name
Brassica Oleracea Botrytis
Site and Soil
All cauliflowers need a neutral or slightly alkaline
soil to do well.
Sowing to Harvest Time
18-24weeksfor summer cauliflower and 36-38 weeks for
winter cauliflower.
Yield and Size
The yield is 0.5-1.0kg(1-2 lb) per plan,5-7 plants
per 3 m (10') row.
Size, heads are 10-37.5 (4-15") across, stalks
7.5-15 cm(3-6") long, leasvesare45-60 cm
(18-24") high.
Variety
Comments
Pavillion Cauliflower Well-protected, solid, with deep curds
Clarke Cauliflower Excellent, miniature Cauliflower
Armado Cauliflower A reliable and robust winter variety
Pilgrim Cauliflower A superb, high quality cauliflower
Wallaby Cauliflower The preferred autumn variety
Plana Cauliflower Very adaptable variety
