Cauliflower : Walcheren Winter Pilgrim (Spring)

Vegetable

• Crops in : (Spring)

Description

A superb, high quality cauliflower which is totally winter hardy. The deep creamy white curds of Cauliflower Walcheren Winter Pilgrim are compact and freely produced, giving you an outstanding variety which is the result of intense modern breeding. Heavy cropper

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds from May to June. Germinate at 15-20C (59-68F) in trays on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Apply a layer of vermiculite, 1.5mm (1/16in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 4-10 days.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle into individual cells or in trays, space by 5cm (2in). Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out from July to August. Plant 70x70cm (28x28in) apart. Water well until established especially through dry periods.

Aftercare

To avoid clubroot, grow Brassicas on a different site each year.

Nutritional Information

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

Kitchen Notes

Try boiled cauliflower served with a cheese and nutmea sauce.