CAULIFLOWERS 300 s/g
(Brassica oleracea botrytis). A heavy feeding crop that responds well to the liberal use of animal manures. Sow 1 cm deep in an outdoor seedbed, transplanting 75 cm apart 6 weeks later. Always use Sodium Molybdate on the seedbed. Best in cool climates or temperate coastal regions. In the tropics try sowing January to April.
COLOURED VARIETIES
1342: Green Macerata
Vigorous plants with attractive lime green heads. Matures around 3 months from transplanting. Break leaves over curd as it develops. Best sown November to February. Packets only.
1343: Sicilian Purple
Large purple heads around 4 months from transplanting. Break leaves over curd as it develops. Best sown November to January in southern areas. Packets only.
WHIPTAIL CONTROL
1355: Sodium Molybdate
Trace element for control of Whiptail (narrow straplike leaves, often with broken edges and generally poor growth), in cauliflowers and other brassica crops, beet and cucurbits.
WHITE VARIETIES
1341: All Year Round
Smooth pure white 10 to 15cm heads on medium size plants. Best grown from February to September. Matures around 2 months from transplanting. Packets only.
1340: Mini White
A great space saver. May be sown direct where plants are to mature and thinned out to between 15-30 cm apart or raised in a seedbed. The closer the plants the smaller the head. Heads ideal for one meal. Sow November to February (cold and temp).