Growing Instructions - Cauliflower

Days To Harvest: 52
Days To Germination: 8-10
Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
Spacing, Row: 24-36 inches
Spacing, Plant: 18 inches
Light: Full Sun

SOWING: For early summer crop, start seed indoors or in greenhouse 5-7 weeks before planting outdoors. Or, seed directly into the garden in early April. For fall crop sow directly outdoors in late June or July. May be seeded directly outdoors. Sow 2-3 seeds together, 1/2 inch deep, every 1-1/2 feet. As soon as the head is 2 inches across, blanch by pulling the outer leaves together over the bud, fasten with a twist-tie. Harvest 2-7 days later. Keep soil moist but not wet.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Indoors: Transplant seedlings indoors when first pair of true leaves have developed, to individual pots. Once plants are established harden off and transplant outdoors after danger of serious frost has passed from early April. Outdoors: When seedlings are one inch tall, thin to one plant every 1-1/2 feet.

HARVEST: As soon as the head is 2-3 inches across, blanch by pulling the outer leaves together over the bud, then fasten with a twist-tie. Harvest 2-7 days later.

SUGGESTIONS: A dozen plants are suggested for an average family of 4 or 5. Plant cauliflower in rich soil and keep moderately moist.