Cauliflower

Plant family

Kreuzblütler (Brassicaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Shady

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

40 cm

Row spacing

50 cm

Seeding depth

1.5 cm

Instructions

Beginning of May

Harden

Mid of May

Weeding

Every week

Mid of May

Pest protection

Mid of May

Planting

Beginning of June

Fertilizing

Every four Weeks

Mid of June

Cover

Description

Cauliflower is quite a demanding crop from the cruciferous family - closely related to broccoli. The varieties differ in head shape and color (white, yellow, green, purple), and whether the leaves cover the head or not. The edible parts of the plant are the closed and thickened inflorescences. Typically, planted in the spring and harvested in the summer, but autumn and winter cultivation is also possible.

Growing tips

Prefers humic, calcareous, deep, somewhat heavy soil in a sunny location. Even watering and nutrient supply is important during growth. When planting seedlings, the soil should be moist and you should water the seedlings well. The inflorescences can be cut off with a short stem for harvesting. Cauliflower can be harvested into the winter, as it can tolerate sub-zero temperatures. However, the plants will still be happy if you cover them with a fleece.