Snowball Self Blanching Cauliflower

Snowball Self Blanching Cauliflower

65 Days. Snowball cauliflower has snowball-like, smooth white 6-8” heads. This variety is self-blanching, so there’s no need to tie. The plant grows well in cool temperatures and produces heavy yields with uniform, smooth curds. Great for vegetable trays, steaming and snacking on. Good for sautéing, roasting and grilling. The perfect addition to home gardens. Resistant to Bolting. Freezes well.

Open Pollination. Non-GMO. Heirloom. Frost Tolerant. Self-Blanching.

Disease Resistance: DM

*Approximately 100 Seeds

Harvest: 65-75 Days

Germination: 8-10 Days

Seed Planting Depth: 1/4”

Start Indoors: 4-5 weeks before last frost

Light Requirement: Full sun

Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant Height: 18-24”

Plant Spacing: 12-18"

Row Spacing: 24-36”

Growing Instructions

Cauliflower is a cool-weather crop that grows best during the spring and fall seasons. Sow the seeds indoors 4-5 weeks before the average last frost date. Seedlings will grow best in cool conditions of 60-65°F. Keep the seeds moist, not wet. Thin the plants to the strongest seedling. After the seedlings have developed 3-4 true leaves, begin fertilizing them every 7-10 days with a liquid fertilizer diluted by 1/4 the required amount. Transplant the seedlings when they are 4-6 weeks old, and they have grown 4-5 true leaves. Harden them off before transplanting. Transplant outdoors 12-18” apart in rows 24-36” apart.

Sow the seeds outdoors 2-3 weeks before your last frost date once the temperatures remain consistently above 55ºF. Seeds planted in cold soil will have poor germination rates. The seeds should be planted 1/4” deep and 3” apart. Thin the plants to 12-18” apart when the second set of true leaves develop. Plant in an area of the garden that receives at least 6 hours of full sunlight in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5. Apply 2-3” of mulch around the plants to help suppress weeds, maintain moisture and keep the roots cool. Sow the seeds again in midsummer for fall crops. Harvest when the head is firm, compact and smooth.