Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea botrytis

biennial0.8×0.5 mzone 3–10light shade🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Brassicaceae
Habit: biennial
Height: 0.8 m
Spread: 0.5 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 2 years
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 3–10
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: semi-dry – moist
pH: 5.3 – 8.6

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Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Leaf harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible8 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Growing

Cauliflower prefers a sunny site with nutrient-rich, moist and well-drained soil. Sow in spring in seedbeds and plant out the seedlings when they are 5-10 cm tall. Regular watering and adequate nutrient supply are important to ensure good head development. The plants are sensitive to frost and heat, so cultivation in temperate zones is ideal.

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