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Cauliflower Information
Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea
A leafy vegetable similar to cabbage with a large white or purple flower head. Medium maintenance plant will require careful preparation of the soil and then regular checkups to catch any problems.
Cauliflowers come in Summer, Autumn and Spring varieties.
Moon Planting Type: Leafy
Soil Type: Loam
Aspect: South-facing
Light: Full Sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Moisture: Well-drained
pH: Neutral (6.6 - 7.3)
Height:
Spread:
Cauliflower Growing Notes
Sowing
Summer and Autumn Cauliflowers should be sown in March, April and May, and Winter Cauliflowers should be planted in May and June.
Sow in good fertile soil, preferable soil that has been prepared with a green manure.
Plant out in a grid format 60cm apart after sowing in a greenhouse.
Pruning & Thining
Thin as required
Harvesting
Harvest by cutting with a sharp knife, keeping some leaves attached for protection. Hang upside down in the garage to store.
Cauliflower Varieties
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An excellent variety, which produces dense, solid curds containing a neat arrangement of tasty florets. Delicious raw or cooked. Sow February-April for harvest July-September. Recommended for deep fre...more£2.85
An exceptional autumn cauliflower producing fine white curds that are well protected by leaves, and mature over a period of weeks thus avoiding a glut. Sow March June for cutting August-November....more£2.85
A superb alternative to white Cauliflower, with attractive florets in an unusual lime-green colour. The crisp, tasty heads measure 15-23cm (6-9") across, and mature in autumn from a May sowing....more£1.55
Full-flavoured attractive and unusual light green, bract-free heads are produced on strong, uniform plants with a semi-prostrate habit. A superb variety to come out of Suttons Group breeding....more£2.25
This superb variety for overwinter production (maturing April-May) produces quality white heads of superb taste in early spring. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner....more£2.45
This versatile variety is characterised by a long sowing/harvesting period, maturing August-November. The round, deep white curds are of outstanding quality and flavour and are well protected by the l...more£2.45
This first class variety will produce deliciously flavoured, uniform, deep white curds, that are well protected by leaves. Suitable mainly for milder areas. Hardy winter maturing variety....more£1.85
A vigorous and easy to grow variety, producing tasty, deep white heads that are well protected by large leaves, and have good holding ability....more£3.30
A versatile early variety. Grow it at close spacing for a quick crop of delicious mini heads or at wider spacing for more conventionally sized curds. Sow outdoors in March for harvestng in July....more£1.55
White, well-protected large curds, popular for summer shows, for freezing, and straight from the garden. Sow January-February under glass for a July harvest. March-May outdoors and September-October i...more£3.95
White, well-protected large curds, popular for summer shows, for freezing, and for use straight from the garden. Sow January-February under glass. March-May outdoors and September-October in coldframe...more£1.30
A quick-maturing variety with a long harvest season. Use the unique purple curds raw, steamed, boiled or stir-fried. The purple colour is due to Anthocyanins - a good source of antioxidants. Award of ...more£1.85
An exceptional autumn cauliflower producing fine white curds that are well protected by leaves, and mature over a period of weeks thus avoiding a glut. Sow March-June for cutting August-November. Heal...more£5.95
A versatile early variety. Grow it at close spacing for a quick crop of delicious mini heads or at wider spacing for more conventionally sized curds. Healthy young plants, individually rooted in small...more£4.95
Will Stand Outdoors All Winter with No Protection At All! Aalsmeer is a frost hardy over-wintering variety which will grow in all areas. Produces vigorous plants and quality deep white curds with a...more£1.49
The First Cauliflower with Clubroot Resistance! A versatile late summer to late autumn maturing variety depending on its sowing time. It produces excellent flavoured quality uniform large solid and ...more£2.99
A superb 'cauli' that stands well through the winter to provide deep white heads of outstanding quality for cutting in April.Leaf growth is vigorous. Fold these over the curds to protect them from the...more£4.45
A mid season hybrid with good adaptability to temperature changes so it doesn't get ‘blown' before it is ready to harvest.Strong growing yet with only moderate foliage. Florets hold together when co...more£4.95
This popular variety produces large well protected curds in early autumn. Tasty whether steamed or boiled and perfect for making piccalilli....more£1.29
For a top quality crop of medium sized clean white curds (heads) from July right through to October Lateman is the one to choose!Although the plants are vigorous they are smaller than many other varie...more£1.99
A late season variety which consistently produces high quality deep and heavy heads with excellent curd protection....more£1.99
If you enjoy cauliflowers in spring but find frost spoils them before they mature this is the variety to choose. Tosca is hardier than most other varieties and produces good quality heads at a fra...more£1.49
An early maturing variety well suited to garden cultivation. Produces lovely smooth curds which are best cut young and tender. Cook whole with some of the leaves left on for the best flavour. Late May...more£4.75
