| "Cauliflower
Snowball" is a Ferry Morse seed. "Snowball" is
an early Cauliflower producing large, pure white heads that are
firm and crisp.
The Bed: Add a fresh layer
of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to
loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level.
How to Grow: Cauliflower is
a cool season crop that can be planted 4 to 5 weeks before last
frost. Plant 6 to 8 seeds 1/2" deep in clumps spaced 24"
apart. After germination thin seedlings to the strongest most vigorous grower. Keep
the soil moist but not soggy until the seeds germinate. After
germination water as needed. Mulch plants when they are 4" to
6" tall to cool the soil and retain moisture.
Harvesting: Harvest
Cauliflower heads
while they are tight and compact.
Available Hybrids - Cultivars: From
Ferry Morse. Brocoverde green heads 70 days. Snow Crown 55 days,
White Rock 90 days, Alverda 90 days, Violet Queen 70 days, and
White Corona Hybrid 30 days.
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