Cauliflower : Winter Aalsmeer (Spring)

Vegetable

• Crops in : April

Description

An improved 'Armado April' type. Cauliflower Winter Aalsmeer shows outstanding winter hardiness and produces well-protected, creamy white heads of good depth and weight. Matures gradually throughout April so extends the harvesting period. RHS AGM winner.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time: May to mid June. Sow seeds thinly in a well-prepared seedbed, 12mm (½in ) deep. Keep watered during dry weather.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, allowing a minimum of 60cm (2ft) between plants in the row and 75cm (30in) between rows. Firm in well and keep watered until established. Net against pigeons and cabbage caterpillar.

Aftercare

Top dress with nitrogen feed during late February.

Nutritional Information

Cauliflowers are a good source of Vitamin C and are low in calories, making them a healthy diet snack.

Kitchen Notes

A healthy meal- a good source of Vitamin C and low in calories.