Cauliflower

cauliflower plantsThis cool-season vegetable is closely related to broccoli and cabbage. However, cauliflower is more difficult to grow in Kansas because it takes longer to develop and is neither as cold-hardy nor as heat-tolerant. It may not develop heads or may produce poor-quality heads under stressful conditions. Select an early maturing variety with good heat tolerance for best success. Many gardeners prefer self-blanching varieties. Self-blanching cauliflower is a variety of cauliflower that has leaves that curl around the head to protect the white curds from the sun. This process gives the cauliflower its smooth texture and delicate flavor. There are also green, orange, and purple varieties available, but many are not early maturing enough to perform reliably in Kansas. The cauliflower "head" is a cluster of immature flower buds. Para información en español, visite este sitio web.