PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) VITAVERDE CAULIFLOWER | id:21881 | Brassica oleracea | Ecologically grown | Annual | Hybrid Fast grower with an upright habit. Prefers cooler conditions for optimum size. Vibrant green cauliflower. Colours accentuate best in fall or are suitable for summer production in areas with moderate heat and for winter production with milder winter. Vitamins+: B1+, B2, B3+, B5, B6, B9+, C++, K1+, K+, Mn Companion plants: Beans, Celery, Onion, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, Cucumber, Corn, Radish. Far from: Peas, Strawberry, Tomato. Planting tip: Direct sow when the °T reaches above 23°C. It can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the planting date. Harvesting tip: Harvest while curds are still tight. Tie leaves together for a blanched effect. Cool right after harvesting. Storage tip: Store at 0°C at 95% humidity for up to 1-2 weeks.
Seed depth:1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:18-34”, Row spacing:24-36”, Sun Level:2, Watering Level:3, Germination:7-10 days/jrs, 10-30°C Optimally:23°C, Maturity:76 days/jrs, Height:12-18″, Width: 18-24″, Cold tolerance:-7°C, Edible leaf (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
