Quantity
About 20 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The 'Minuteman' white cauliflower is an early variety that is appealing due to its rapid growth, consistent production, and beautiful, compact, and generous white heads. In the vegetable garden, its upright and self-covering foliage naturally protects the head, which helps preserve its vibrant color and fine texture until harvest. This selection of Brassica oleracea var. botrytis is perfectly suited for gardeners looking for a reliable, productive, and easy-to-grow crop, even in a busy family vegetable garden. Planted in rich, cool soil, it thrives in the sun and quickly rewards careful attention with a uniform and flavorful harvest. Its presence nicely structures cultivation beds, while companion plantings all around help maintain a lively and balanced garden, beneficial to useful insects. In the kitchen, it reveals a sweet and delicate flavor that adapts well to cooked dishes as well as gratins, soups, and crunchy preparations. Its rapid growth allows for successive sowings to enjoy a good continuity of harvest throughout the season. Nutritious, versatile, and appreciated in food gardens, 'Minuteman' cauliflower holds a prominent place among cool-climate vegetables.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 cm (3/8 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich, friable, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodNot applicable
Harvest60 to 65 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsDill, borage, beetroot, celery, bean, marjoram, mint, onion, oregano, potato, rosemary, thyme, sage
Avoid planting withGarlic, chives, strawberry plant, savory, tomato
Gratins, cooked dishes, raw vegetables, soups
