This wonderful fall crop produces large white heads. The plants are medium height with crumpled leaves. The plant produces one white or ivory 6 inch head that is often covered by the inner leaves. You may want to tie the large outer leaves over the head to assure that the cauliflower does not turn yellow. 55 days.

Packet size = 2 grams

CAULIFLOWER

WHEN TO PLANT: 12 weeks before first expected frost.

DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1/2" deep

PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 24" apart

DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 36" apart

RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 24" apart throughout bed.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: composted, well drained soil NOTE: Cauliflower is easily transplanted. When heads form, blanch by tieing the large outer leaves together to block sunlight.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Excellent vegetable for Tucson. Plant January 1 to February 15 and again August 1 to December 1.