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 Cauliflower (Brassica Oleracea) is a cool season vegetable that is considered a delicacy. It is an annual plant that is grown in fields. The head is eaten while the stalk and surrounding thick, green leaves are used in vegetable broth or discarded. cauliflower originated over 2,000 years ago in gardens of Asia Minor and the Mediterranean. It was consumed throughout western Europe around 16th century. China and India are the top producers of cauliflower and broccoli. About half of all cauliflower is raised in China and one fourth in India. In Europe and USA it is grown in Spain and California respectively.

               Traditional varieties include Snowball, Hybrid White, Super Snowball, Snow Crown, Mayflower, Candid Charm, Mormon, Agrahani, Poushi, Maghi, Snow White, Snow Grace. Self-blanching varieties are Self Blanche, Early Tuscan, Late Tuscan. Heirloom varieties include All the Year Round, Early Pearl, Early Snowball, Igloo, Violetta Italia and Walcheren Winter. Commercial varieties includue Fremont, Igloo and Snow Crown. A comprehensive list of varieties is maintained at North Carolina State University.arming Requirements
Soil: Cauliflower is grown on many different types of soil but does best in a rich, well drained soil with a high moisture-holding capacity. A high humus content in the soil will provide better aeration and water penetration. If a soil is low in organic matter, stable or green manures can be supplied. Cauliflower grows best on a neutral or slightly Acid soil (pH 6.0 to 6.5).

               Planting: Plant on 8 to 10 inch ridged rows 36 to 38 inches apart and 15 to 20 inches between plants in the row. To insure proper contact of soil with the roots, water with 5 lb of soluble high phosphate fertilizer per 100 gal of water applied at one half pint to each transplant. For fall crops, cauliflower can be planted by seeding directly in the field and thinned to the desired in-row spacing when the plants have 3 to 4 true leaves. Precision seeders are very helpful in reducing seed usage and thinning labor. Approximately 1 to 2 lb per acre of seed are required when seeded directly in the field.