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Cauliflower White Step F1

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis White Step F1
Cauliflower

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A dwarf variety that produces very small heads, of very good quality, about 10 cm (4in) in diameter. It is perfect for small gardens, balcony cultivation... and small eaters. This Cauliflower is sown from April to June for a harvest from September to November.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Soil moisture
Damp soil
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing
Sowing period April to June
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Description

The White Step F1 Cauliflower (in Latin, Brassica oleracea botrytis) is a dwarf variety that produces very small, high-quality heads, measuring approximately 10 cm (4in) in diameter. It is perfect for small gardens, balcony cultivation, and for those with smaller appetites. This cauliflower can be sown from April to June for a harvest from September to November.

With its pristine white colour and, in recent years, cheerful yellow, orange, or purple varieties, the Cauliflower is a flowering vegetable with a fleshy meristem that is consumed. It belongs to the large Brassicaceae family (formerly Cruciferae) and has the Latin name Brassica oleracea botrytis. Sometimes called Cyprus Cabbage, the Cauliflower is a biennial vegetable plant believed to have originated in China.

First consumed in Germany only 300 years ago, this vegetable has earned a prominent place in our kitchens as it lends itself to various preparations. It can be consumed raw in salads or cooked in various ways, such as au naturel, in a gratin with béchamel sauce, or accompanied by a curry sauce that complements its flavour. It is a low-calorie vegetable and rich in vitamin C.

There are numerous varieties of Cauliflowers, each with its own distinct growing season that should be respected. By carefully selecting your seeds, you can have this vegetable available all year round.

The Cauliflower is a demanding vegetable, requiring excellent organic matter and regular moisture.

Note: This variety is labeled F1 for "F1 hybrid" because it is a variety resulting from the cross-breeding of carefully selected parents to combine their qualities. This results in a variety that can be particularly flavorful and/or early-maturing while also being resistant to certain diseases. Sometimes criticised or wrongly associated with GMOs, F1 hybrid seeds are interesting both for their uniformity and resistance, but unfortunately, their qualities do not pass on to subsequent generations, so it will not be possible to save the seeds for future sowing.

Harvest: The Cauliflower is harvested when its head is well compact by simply cutting it at ground level.

Storage: Cauliflower does not store very well. It is best to consume it soon after harvesting. It can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days. You can also freeze it after blanching it for 3 minutes in salted boiling water.


Gardener's tip: The main enemy of cauliflower is the Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae), a pretty creamy-white butterfly with small black spots that emerges in April-May to feast on its leaves throughout the summer. We prefer to prevent the problem by installing an insect-proof netting tightly on market garden arches. These nets are easy to set up and reusable to protect, for example, your carrot and leek crops.

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Cabbage: planting, sowing and harvest
Family sheet
by Virginie T. 15 min.
Cabbage: planting, sowing and harvest
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Harvest

Harvest time September to November
Type of vegetable Flower vegetable
Size of vegetable Small
Interest Flavour, Productive

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Brassica

Species

oleracea var. botrytis

Cultivar

White Step F1

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Cauliflower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference • 23251

Planting and care

Sowing :        

The germination temperature of White Step F1 Cauliflower is around 12° and takes about 14 days.

It is sown from April to June for a harvest from September to November.

You can proceed with direct sowing in place or prepare seedlings that will later be planted in their final position in the garden.

Preparing seedlings: at home or in a heated shelter, from late autumn to late spring, or in a cold greenhouse or nursery for the rest of the year, sow Cauliflower seeds to a depth of 1 cm (0in) in a tray filled with good seed compost. Lightly cover with compost or vermiculite. Cover with the transparent lid of the tray or plastic film until germination. Don't forget to keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged!

When the young plants appear strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots and, for seedlings in a heated shelter, gradually acclimatise them to cooler temperatures before transplanting them to the garden when there is no longer any risk of frost.

Direct sowing: In properly amended and finely worked soil, make furrows about one centimeter deep, spaced 45 cm (18in) apart. Sow the seeds and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. When the seedlings are well developed, thin them out, keeping only one plant every 45 cm (18in) or so.

Cultivation:

Cauliflower is a demanding vegetable that requires well-fertilized soil, rich in nitrogen and potash. It is advisable to apply a generous amount of mature compost (about 3/4 kg per m2), by scratching it into the soil to a depth of 5 cm (2in), preferably in autumn, after loosening the soil, as is done for all vegetable crops. It is not very tolerant of soil pH, which should be between 5.6 and 6.5. In acidic soil, care should be taken to gradually raise the pH by adding calcium in the form of Lime.

Cauliflower, like all cabbages, is quite susceptible to diseases such as Clubroot and pests (Cabbage White Butterfly, Cabbage Fly, Flea Beetle, Onion Fly...), so it is very important, for this crop, to pay attention to crop rotations.

It is beneficial to associate Cauliflower with many vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce... But avoid planting it near other Brassicas as well as courgettes, fennel, lamb's lettuce, leeks, and strawberries.

Seedlings

Sowing period April to June
Sowing method Direct sowing
Germination time (days) 14 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Average
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Damp soil

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