Cauliflower

Cauliflower is one of the most popular vegetables. It is closely related to cabbage, kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, which in fact belong to the same species.

Compared to the other types of cabbages, the cauliflower is rather difficult to grow. That's why gardeners are often proud when they can show you a perfect cauliflower with a big firm white head.

This pages provides some basic information on cauliflower together with some photos and a proverb.

 

Scientific name:	Brassica oleracea The species Brassica oleracea comprises also cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli and collard greens, but they belong to different cultivar groups. Caulilower belongs to the Botrytis cultivar group.
Family:	Brassicaceae
Order:	Brassicales
Common names:	English: Cauliflower
	Dutch: Bloemkool
	German: Blumenkohl
	Spanish: Coliflor
	French: Chou-fleur
Origin:	Cauliflower originates in the North-east of the Mediterranean region.
Distribution:	Europe (Spain, France, etc.), Asia (India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc.), North America (USA, Mexico)
Annual, biennial, or perennial:	Annual
Flowers:
Leaves:
Fruits:
Climate and weather:	Cauliflower prefers a cool moist climate.
Pollination:	Cauliflower is insect pollinated (requires cross pollination for seed production).
Type of soil:	Cauliflower prefers soils that are well drained, moist and with high organic matter content.
Preferred pH:	From 6 to 7.
Moisture:
Light:
Growth rate:
Spacing (close range)	45 cm
Spacing (wide range)	60 cm
Propagation:	Grown form seed. Transplanting of seedlings.
Insect pests:	Aphids, Diamond back moth, Cabbage worms, Flea beetles.
Diseases:	Black rot, Club root, Some viral diseases.
Harvesting:	Harvest the developed heads by cutting the main stem. Cut heads before they are overmature.
Uses:	Cauliflower is eaten as a vegetable, either cooked, raw or pickled.

Photos

Proverbs and Quotes

• Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education. (Mark Twain)

 

Recipes

No cauliflower recipe yet.