{"product_id":"mc-chou-fleur-hatif-boule-de-neige-bio","title":"Organic Early 'Snowball' Cauliflower","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eOrganic early cauliflower 'Snowball' (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) from McKenzie seed company, an early cauliflower with firm, uniform white heads\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eThe early organic 'Snowball' cauliflower is a heritage variety renowned for its remarkably \u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"273\"\u003euniform, tightly packed heads\u003c\/strong\u003e of a striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"313\"\u003esnowy white\u003c\/strong\u003e . Adapted to \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"365\"\u003ecooler weather\u003c\/strong\u003e , it retains its beautiful light color even in less than ideal conditions. 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