Vegetables· Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cauliflower Growing Guide
Cauliflower produces a dense white curd of undeveloped flower buds surrounded by protective leaves. It is more sensitive to temperature extremes than other brassicas and requires careful management for quality curd formation.
How Long Does Cauliflower Take to Grow?
Cauliflower is typically ready to harvest about 85 days after planting.
Growing Conditions
Soil Requirements
Soil Type & pH
Best soil types: loam, clay loam, silt loam
pH range: 6 - 7 (optimal: 6.5)
Drainage: good
Nutrient Needs (N-P-K)
Planting Guide
Yield & Economics
Common Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
- cabbage worm
- aphids
- cabbage root fly
Common Diseases
- clubroot
- black rot
- downy mildew
- boron deficiency
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Growing Tips
Blanch curds by tying outer leaves over the developing head when it reaches 5-7 cm to maintain white color and prevent yellowing from sunlight.
Cauliflower is sensitive to boron deficiency; apply borax at 10-15 kg/ha on deficient soils to prevent hollow stem and browning.
Avoid transplanting stress by maintaining consistent moisture and temperature; any check in growth can cause premature buttoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Cauliflower take to grow?
Cauliflower typically takes 85 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is early spring, late summer.
What soil does Cauliflower need?
Cauliflower grows best in loam, clay loam, silt loam soil with a pH of 6-7. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Cauliflower need?
Cauliflower grows best at 15-20°C. Frost tolerance: light. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Cauliflower?
Across 14 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Cauliflower range from 6,500 to 28,130 kg/hectare, with a median of 17,545. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management. Multiple harvests per year are possible (2).
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