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Cauliflower · Standard
Heirloom
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
Characteristics
Color
White
Flavor
ButteryMildSweet
Intended Use
Roasting
Texture
Meaty / Dense
Trait
Self-Blanching
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
United States
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Germination
4–21 days
at 40–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
60–80 days
Plant Height
Up to 2 1/2 ft
Mature Spread
Up to 12 in
Fruit Size
6–7 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
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
18–36 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
Thin To
18–24 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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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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