Cauliflower Seeds, Early Snowball

Name: Cauliflower Seeds, Early Snowball
Brand: McKenzie Seeds
SKU: 101154
Price: 1.89 CAD
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Brassica oleracea

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Product Information

Early Snowball Cauliflower produces very uniform snow-white heads. The heads on this cool weather crop remain white even during poor weather. Perfect for freezing, it is also an ideal choice for raw, steamed, or pickled cauliflower.

SKU: 101154

Growing Information

Grows
Best In:

Full sun

Days to
Germination:

7 to 10 days

Water
Needs:

Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week

Days to
Maturity:

50 days

Key Features

Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
Fill Weight (grams): 0.45
Approximate Seed Count: 100-125
Characteristics: frost-senstive
Planting Method: Sow Direct | Start Indoors
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: A cross between broccoli and cabbage
Preparation Ideas: Can be substituted for rice or potatoes in many dishes.

Instructions

How To Grow

Cauliflower is a cool season crop seeds indoors and should be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.

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Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4")
Plant Spacing: 45 cm (18")
Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")

Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.

Suggestions

Cauliflower grows best when temperatures do not exceed 24°C (75°F). Low 0°C (32°F) or high greater than 27°C (80°F) temperatures decrease plant growth, lower yields and decrease head quality.
Row covers can be used to protect plants from frosts and insect pests.
As the head enlarges, it will discolor (look yellow) and develop bitter flavors if exposed to the sun. Blanch the head by tying the leaves together with strong twine or rubber bands when the heads are the size of a golf ball 5-7 cm (2-3") in diameter. This keeps the sun off the head and helps whiten them. Head are ready to harvest when they are fully developed 15-30 cm (6-12") in diameter, compact and blanched white.