| Botanical name | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Cauliflower |
| Origin | |
| Planting instructions | Sow in seedbeds or seed trays during late summer.Transplant seedlings when they reach a height of 100–150mm, planting them 400mm apart in the row. |
| Maintenance | Water regularly and feed every two weeks with nitrogen fertilizer. |
| Soil conditions | Cauliflower needs fertile soil rich in organic matter, and plenty of water throughout its growing season. |
| Interesting info | By choosing the right hybrid and sowing it at the right time it is possible to have fresh cauliflower for many months of the year. |
| Common pests and diseases | Aphids and caterpillars.Downy mildew and black rot in wet weather. |
| Harvest | Cut the curds when still tight and well developed but before branching occurs.This may happen very quickly in warm weather. |
| Yield | Twelve plants should be enough for a family of four.Sow every four weeks in the season. |
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis (Cauliflower)
- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
- Common name(s): Cauliflower
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
Cauliflower is a cool-season vegetable and not as adaptable as broccoli. However, it is easy to grow if you keep in mind that it needs fertile soil rich in organic matter, and plenty of water throughout its growing season. By choosing the right hybrid and sowing it at the right time it is possible to have fresh cauliflower for many months of the year.
Family: Brassicaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: BRAS-ee-ka awl-lur-RAY-see-uh
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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