Cauliflower 'Early snowball'
Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group)
Early snowball is a popular variety of Cauliflower, which belongs to the Mustard genus (Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Early snowball'). Early snowball is a heirloom variety.
Very popular vigorous variety. Snow-white, very uniform heads which remain white even during poor weather. Ideal raw, steamed or pickled. Perfect for freezing.
Early snowball grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Early snowball is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (1.46 feet).Italy is believed to be where Early snowball originates from.
Be aware that Early snowball Cauliflower typically needs a fair amount of maintenance and care in order to grow successfully. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests. Pay attention to weeding, feed and pruning schedules to ensure your plant remains in peak condition.
This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Cauliflower 'Early snowball' have been kindly provided by our members.
How to grow Cauliflower 'Early snowball'
-
Full Sun
+ -
Medium
Cool weather crop that likes rich well-drained soil with steady moisture. When head is 5cm (2") across, tie outer leaves together to blanch the head.
Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Early snowball is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 as Early snowball is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.Growing Early snowball from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Early snowball about 14 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting Early snowball
Harvesting Early snowball
Cauliflower 'Early snowball' information
How long does Early snowball take to grow?
These estimates for how long Cauliflower 'Early snowball' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!
When should I sow Early snowball?
Folia's when to plant Cauliflower 'Early snowball' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!
Cauliflower Early snowball Etymology
Its name is from Latin caulis (cabbage) and flower.
Early snowball folklore & trivia
Cauliflower has been noticed by mathematicians for its distinct fractal dimension, predicted to be about 2.8.
Other Names for Cauliflower 'Early snowball'
Early snowball a
