Cauliflower 'Early snowball'

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.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.51 inches (1.3 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.58 inches (1.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 24°C / 75°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Early snowball about 14 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Early snowball is a hardy plant.

Its name is from Latin caulis (cabbage) and flower.

Cauliflower has been noticed by mathematicians for its distinct fractal dimension, predicted to be about 2.8.

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