CAULIFLOWER WINTER VARIETY (150 SEEDS) , SEPT NOV

🌱 Cauliflower Seeds – A Kitchen Gardener’s Guide

🕐 Sowing Time

• Cool season crop – cauliflower grows best in mild climates.

• In North India, sowing is usually done:

  • Early varieties: May–August (for September–October harvest)

  • Main season: September–October

  • Late varieties: October–November (for winter harvest)

• In South India & warmer regions: can be grown almost year-round, except during peak summers.

🌿 Sowing Procedure

1. Soil Preparation

   • Choose well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.

   • Add compost or well-rotted cow dung to enrich the soil.

2. Seed Sowing

   • Start seeds in a nursery bed or seedling tray.

   • Sow seeds 1–1.5 cm deep and cover lightly with soil.

   • Maintain spacing of 7–10 cm between seeds in nursery beds.

3. Transplanting

   • When seedlings are 4–5 weeks old (4–5 leaves stage), transplant them into the main bed.

   • Maintain 45–60 cm spacing between plants and 60–75 cm between rows.

🌞 Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil moist, not waterlogged. Regular watering is crucial during head formation.

• Fertilization: Apply organic manure before transplanting. Later, give nitrogen-rich fertilizer (like vermicompost or liquid manure) to support leaf and head growth.

• Weeding: Remove weeds regularly to prevent competition for nutrients.

• Mulching: Mulch with straw or leaves to retain moisture and regulate temperature.

• Pest & Disease Control:

  • Watch for aphids, cabbage caterpillars, and cutworms. Use neem oil spray or handpick pests.

  • Avoid water stagnation to prevent root rot.

🌼 Harvesting

• Cauliflower is ready in 90–120 days from sowing (depending on the variety).

• Harvest when the curds (heads) are firm, compact, and white before they loosen or turn yellowish.

✅ Tip for Kitchen Gardeners: Protect the curd from direct sunlight by tying outer leaves over it – this keeps the head white and tender.

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