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Cauliflower
Additional Notes
The following text was taken with permission from theTerritorial Seed Company 1998 Spring Catalog,
© 1998 Territorial Seed Company, PO Box 157,
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
..."Thought to have originated in the Eastern Mediterranean, cauliflower moved through Italy and then on to England where it was first recorded in the 16th century. Today hundreds of strains of the sturdy cole crop make it possible to grow nearly year 'round"...
Early Cauliflower
..."Early cauliflower varieties are based on two different breeding lines. The first is the alpha cauliflower varieties which were developed in Europe for early growth. The alpha varieties such as Ravella do well in cool weather. The second source for early maturity is the tropical genetics. These are used in the warmer production areas and are generally considered more tolerant of hot weather. Snow Crown is bred from tropical genetics. We elect to offer many varieties because they permit an extended succession harvest from a single early sowing date, sometimes lasting 5 weeks. However, be aware that the later the sowing date, the more the varieties tend to mature simultaneously."...Autumn Cauliflower
..."These varieties are bred to mature during the cooler period at summer's end into autumn. If autumn types are sown too early, curd formation may suffer from high heat. Use the hybrid types for May sowings."... ..."Heavy frosts that occur during curd formation can cause browning, so the later varieties are bred to wrap and protect the head as much as possible."...Back to the Cauliflower Page
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