Snowball Y
Cauliflower · Standard
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
About
Flavorful, 6" pure white heads grow to 3-5 lbs. Good leaf coverage allows for self blanching.
Characteristics
Color
White
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Keep Moist
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Germination
8–21 days
at 40–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
60–80 days
Fruit Size
6 in
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Fruit Weight
48–80 oz
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
12-14 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
24–36 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
Thin To
24 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
45–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–100 °F
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Air Temp
28–80 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
START INDOORS in a warm, well-lighted area about 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Sow seeds 1/4" deep into individual containers filled with seed-starting formula. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days. Before transplanting, move to a sheltered area outside for a week.
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