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Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Cauliflower care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Common names
Cauliflower
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brassica
Species
B. oleracea
01

Start growing

Spring sow for early summer. Nitrogen-heavy.

02

Growing with your kit

Transplant from Seeds In A Cup® once 4-5 true leaves appear.

03

Propagation

By seed.

04

Seasonal growth & harvest

Matures in 70-100 days; needs blanching.

05

Growing conditions

Cool temperate, rich moist soil.

06

Weather & tolerances

Moderate frost tolerance.

07

Pests & plant health

Downy mildew, cabbage white butterflies.

08

Plant safety

Safe vegetable.

09

Botanical features

Compact white ‘curd’ of buds.

10

Varieties

‘Snowball’, ‘Graffiti’.

11

Garden & everyday uses

Low-carb rice/pizza substitute

12

Native range & distribution

Northeast Mediterranean origins.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Latin ‘caulis’ (cabbage) and ‘floris’ (flower).

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History

12th century Arab records; 1600s Europe spread.

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