cauliflower

Dealing with Cauliflower Diseases

Dealing with Cauliflower Diseases

Like most crops, cauliflower is susceptible to certain diseases, which are in turn promoted by pest damage. Here are some of the diseases you should look out for.  …
Dealing with Cauliflower Pests

Dealing with Cauliflower Pests

Vigilance is your best weapon in the fight against cauliflower pests. If you see discoloration, wilting, holes in the leaves, damage to stems or roots, or insect infestation or eggs,  …
Blanching and Harvesting Cauliflower

Blanching and Harvesting Cauliflower

Blanching is an important part of the cauliflower-growing process. This procedure protects white cauliflower heads from too much sun, keeping them nice and white for your table.  …
Problems with Cauliflower Heads

Problems with Cauliflower Heads

Because cauliflower is so sensitive, there are a number of common problems to watch out for in the head of the plant. Unfortunately, these problems can leave you without an  …
Caring for Cauliflower in the Garden

Caring for Cauliflower in the Garden

Once you’ve planted and gotten your cauliflower starters established in the garden, you still have work to do, as with any food crop. To start with, you need to keep  …
Growing Cauliflower in Containers

Growing Cauliflower in Containers

Because cauliflower has shallow roots, it’s ideal to grow in a container. The main thing to remember will be watering, as soil dries out much faster in a pot than  …
Growing Cauliflower from Seedlings

Growing Cauliflower from Seedlings

To grow from seedlings, first prepare your soil as mentioned above. If you choose to buy nursery-grown seedlings, or you’re transplanting your own pot-grown seedlings, plant them two to four  …
Growing Cauliflower from Seeds

Growing Cauliflower from Seeds

You can choose to grow your cauliflower from seeds or seedlings, starting seeds indoors or outside directly in the garden. And when it comes to choosing seeds, be sure to  …