Cauliflower

Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Plant type: Annual
Botanical family: Brassicaceae

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Harvest period: August to October

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular — maintain constant humidity, without excess

Spacing: 45 to 60 cm between plants

Companion plants: Celery, onion, lettuce
Enemy plants: Strawberries, tomatoes

Description

A compact vegetable, appreciated for its large white head formed of tight florets. Delicate in taste and very versatile in cooking, it can be eaten raw, roasted, mashed or even made into cauliflower "rice". It requires rich, fresh soil and careful cultivation to obtain a beautiful, well-formed head. Ideal for harvests from late summer to autumn.

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