Early Snowball Cauliflower, 1878 heirloom, Organic

Seed Exchange - Smooth 6-7" heads of tightly formed white curds are solid, crisp, and tender. This variety is well-suited to being eaten raw, baked, roasted, or steamed. Can be overwintered for an early crop in warmer regions. Introduced to American gardeners in 1878 by Peter Henderson & Company. 60-85 days from transplant.

• Organic
• Crisp and tender white curds
• Heads grow to 6-7 inches across
• In warm regions it can be over-wintered
• 60-85 days from transplant
• 100 seeds

Instructions 

Cauliflowers are cool weather brassicas and should be timed for late spring harvests or fall and winter (mild climates) harvest. They can handle frosty conditions if acclimated before transplanting. Start 4-6 weeks before planting day. In general they can be planted 6 weeks before your average last frost. 

Cauliflower prefer well-drained fertile soil that is within the range of 6.0-7.5 pH. A general guideline is 2-3 lbs of 8-16-16 fertilizer over 100 sq ft of the garden area two weeks before planting or 1-2” of compost.  If boron is not present in your soils, consider adding 1 Tbs per 100 sq ft. 

Consider using row covers to protect from pests such as flea beetles and moths. 

• Loose, well-drained fertile soils 
• Plant 1/2" deep 
• Space plants 18" apart for fresh market
• Dress with compost every 30-45 days or you can use your favorite fertilizer. 

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