Cauliflower : Autumn Giant 3 (Autumn/Winter)

Vegetable

• Crops in : (Winter)

Description

Beautiful firm, white heads thoroughly protected by the leaves. Cauliflower Autumn Giant 3 is excellent for cutting in November and December.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds in mid spring either under glass or outdoors for autumn cropping. Sow seeds 1.5mm (1/16 inch) deep in a good compost. Germination usually takes 4-10 days at 21-24C (70-75F).

Outdoor sowing should be made in a well prepared seed bed in drills 1cm (½in) deep, spaced 30cm (12 inch) apart.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into boxes and grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out 60 x 60cm (24 x 24 inch) apart in rich, well cultivated, moisture retentive soil. For outdoor sowing, transport the seedlings to their final quarters when they have two or three leaves.

Aftercare

Always transplant firmly and keep the plants well watered especially in dry weather.

Nutritional Information

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