Cauliflower
Technically, there are two sorts of cauliflowers, summer and winter. The former is a proper cauliflower ,while the latter variety is a type of broccoli. The names 'summer' and 'winter' are a bit misleading. Some summer cauliflowers are sown in winter under glass, for harvesting in late spring or early summer. Maincrop varieties of summer cauliflower are sown outdoors in spring for harvesting in summer and autumn.

The variety to the left is the Armado variety A reliable and robust winter variety

CAULIFLOWER QUICK GUIDE

Latin Name
Brassica Oleracea Botrytis

Site and Soil
All cauliflowers need a neutral or slightly alkaline soil to do well.

Sowing to Harvest Time
18-24weeksfor summer cauliflower and 36-38 weeks for winter cauliflower.

Yield and Size
The yield is 0.5-1.0kg(1-2 lb) per plan,5-7 plants per 3 m (10') row.
Size, heads are 10-37.5 (4-15") across, stalks 7.5-15 cm(3-6") long, leasvesare45-60 cm (18-24") high.

Varieties of Cauliflower

Variety	Comments
Pavillion Cauliflower	Well-protected, solid, with deep curds
Clarke Cauliflower	Excellent, miniature Cauliflower
Armado Cauliflower	A reliable and robust winter variety
Pilgrim Cauliflower	A superb, high quality cauliflower
Wallaby Cauliflower	The preferred autumn variety
Plana Cauliflower	Very adaptable variety

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