Tag: Cauliflower

How can bolting be prevented? Plant in the right season. Avoid stress. Use row cover or plant in the shade of other plants to keep greens and lettuce cool as the season warms. Cover young broccoli or cauliflower plants and near-mature bulbing onions during a cold snap to protect them from bolting. Why is my […]

Cauliflower plants are biennial plants typically grown as annuals. However, if you want to save seeds, you will need to leave some plants unharvested, perhaps over the winter, with some protection from the cold. Is cauliflower an annual or perennial? Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea in the genus Brassica, […]

Use cauliflower leaves as a side dish instead of spinach, kale or chard, or as an ingredient in their own right, stir-fried with ginger and honey or fermented into a zero-waste cauliflower leaf and floret kimchi. Or, for a show-stopping drinks snack or side dish, just roast them. Can you eat the leaves of the […]

Cauliflower leaves are rich in calcium and iron. In fact, the leaves are one of the richest sources of calcium in vegetables. By virtue of being leaves, they are rich in fibre too. Is cauliflower high in calcium? Cauliflower It’s also high in potassium, folic acid and vitamin C, but unlike broccoli, it’s low in […]

Next time you chop up a head of cauliflower, save the leaves, the core, and the stem and chop it all into 1” pieces. Toss them in oil, salt, and pepper and pop them in the oven! To be honest, there’s not much I wouldn’t eat if it’s tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper, […]

It can cause bloating, gas, or cramping, and definitely avoid if you have irritable bowel syndrome. Other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage shouldn’t be juiced for the same reasons. Can you juice a cauliflower? Cauliflower is one of those “it” ingredients you find as a swap in everything from pizza crust to wings. Yes, […]

If you steam a whole head of cauliflower, add a little lemon or vinegar (2-3 tablespoons) to the water and keep the entire head intact. This allows the internal parts of the cauliflower to cook till tender and remain a vibrant white color. How do they make cauliflower white? White cauliflower matures creamy white if […]

Space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart, with rows spaced 30 inches apart, to give the outer leaves plenty of room. Cauliflower plants are biennial plants typically grown as annuals. How much space does a cauliflower plant need? Space cauliflower plants about 18 inches apart in the row with 30 inches between rows to […]

Plant cauliflowers where there is adequate sunlight. Like most vegetables, cauliflower needs at least 6 hours of full sun each day. Any partial shade will reduce head size. Sow cauliflower seeds ½ inch deep and set them at least 24 inches apart in the row with 30 inches space between rows. How do you plant […]

Kale, kohlrabi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower are members of the brassica family and shouldn’t be planted anywhere near your zucchini plants. What should you not plant next to cauliflower? Besides avoiding the combination of cauliflower, onion, and beans, there are other plants that are not recommended for cauliflower companion planting. Peas and cauliflower do […]

While onions and cauliflower are a great combo, they are not if you throw beans into the mix. Beans and onions do not mix, so avoid planting beans too if you want to grow cauliflower and onions. Cauliflower Companion Planting Beets. Broccoli. Brussels sprouts. Chard. Spinach. Cucumber. Corn. Radish. What can you not plant near […]

Transplant your broccoli and cauliflower seedlings when they have at least two sets of true leaves. This should be done about 2 weeks before the last frost. Site them in full sun in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, spacing the young plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows that are 2½ to 3 feet […]

Protect brassica plants including cabbage, cauliflower and sprouts etc from slugs, snails and cabbage root fly with Slug and Cabbage Collars. Stop attacks from ALL these pests by placing this re-usable fabric collar around the young plant. How do you stop slugs eating cauliflower? Slug and snail damage are characteristic with holes and slimy trails […]

Cauliflower needs cool temperatures, a consistent supply of moisture, and lots of fertilizer. To get white curds on many varieties, it is necessary to tie up the leaves around the developing curd. When should I tie up cauliflower? About a month after you’ve planted your cauliflower seedlings, check your plants to see how the curds […]

Cauliflower Growing Problems Stresses that affect cauliflower development may be overly cold soil or air temps in the spring, lack of irrigation or nutrition, root bound plants, and insect or disease damage. Cultivars that mature more quickly are more susceptible to stress than those that need a longer growing period. What is wrong with my […]

The most common cauliflower pests are aphids, flea beetles, slugs and snails, leaf hoppers, and several insect larva. How do you treat holes in leaves? Leaf miners burrow twisting tunnels across leaves. For both, treat with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil. Sucking insects poke tiny holes in leaves and draw the juices out of them. […]

Green cauliflower has a mild, sweet flavor well suited for fresh and cooked preparations, including boiling, stir-frying, roasting, frying, and steaming. The vegetable can be used in any recipe calling for broccoli or cauliflower and contributes a similar texture and neutral flavor profile. Is it OK to eat green cauliflower? Cauliflower stems (and leaves) are […]

Broccoli and Cauliflower: Don’t plant near peppers, squash, strawberries, tomatoes. Can you plant peppers with cauliflower? Plants that do not tolerate these allelochemicals and that should not be planted with cauliflower and other brassica crops include: Corn. Cucumber. Pepper. What can you not plant cauliflower with? While onions and cauliflower are a great combo, they […]

Note that the cauliflower cores and leaves are perfectly edible; the cauliflower cores are much like broccoli cores. If you want, peel them and slice them for snacks, or chop them and cook them them way you would the florets. Can you eat all parts of cauliflower? Yes! Cauliflower stems (and leaves) are totally edible. […]

Consistent and plentiful irrigation is essential to prevent loose cauliflower heads. Excessive nitrogen may also cause loose heads in not only cauliflower, but broccoli as well. The curd is still edible, just not as attractive. What does overripe cauliflower look like? The cauliflower should have no soft spots, brown discoloration or blemishes. The color at […]