The cauliflower is a vegetable that belongs to the cabbage family. The part that one consumes is the flower or inflorescence, highly appreciated for its taste. It can be presented in many ways, both raw and cooked. It is an important source of vitamins and minerals. In addition, it contributes fiber and is low in calories. It grows well on a wide range of soils from sandy loam to clay. The optimum pH is between 6.0 and 7.0. Cauliflower is a thermo-sensitive crop and temperature plays an important role in influencing the vegetative, curding, and reproduction phases of plant. The optimum temperature of growth for young seedlings is around 23°C which at the later growing stage drops to 17-20°C. The tropical cultivars grow even at 35°C, however, temperate cultivars grow well between 15°C to 20°C
Variety details:
- Extra early variety for MAY sowing time
- High tolerance to heat
- Small compact plants with off-white curds
- Average weight 400gms to 600gms
- Seed rate: 110-150 Gms per acre
Sowing time (North):
- Jun – Jul (transplant time for early variety)
- Aug – Mid Sep (transplant time for main variety)
- Oct – first week of Nov (transplant time for late variety)
Sowing time (South):
- Sep – Feb (Early varieties for plains)
- Sep – Feb (hills but only late varieties)
