Early Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Andes'

Cauliflower 'Andes'

An excellent, vigorous variety with strong, large blue-green curving leaves which protect the high quality, heavy creamy-white curd. It has a particularly delicious 'nutty' hint to the taste. A versatile variety, it can be grown over a long...

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Candid Charm F1'

Cauliflower 'Candid Charm F1'

Upright habit with dark leaves giving good curd protection. Matures in 75 days from a spring sowing.

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Goodman Organic'

Cauliflower 'Goodman Organic'

A high yielding summer cauliflower with unrivalled uniformity, reliability and quality. The well-protected, solid deep curds are produced within 80 days of transplanting. A vigorous and generous cropper.

Sow March to May

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Gypsy (Gipsy) F1'

Cauliflower 'Gypsy (Gipsy) F1'

A particularly useful variety for summer harvest, producing deep, round, white curds and without the pink tinge which can often occur on summer cauliflowers. Vigorous habit means this variety will also perform well on less fertile soils.

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Idol'

Cauliflower 'Idol'

55 days. Like Munchkin broccoli, this open-pollinated cauliflower is ideal for small gardens. Imagine being able to space plants just 15 cm (6 in.) apart! Matures early with a nutty-sweet flavour. Great for steaming.

CULTURE: It is best...

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Igloo'

Cauliflower 'Igloo'

Summer heading, specially bred for close planting to produce mini-cauliflowers. Sow February to April, harvest late August to November.

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Snow Crown F1'

Cauliflower 'Snow Crown F1'

65-70 days. Amazing hybrid vigour and rapid growth produce large, fully-domed curds with a very mild and sweet flavour. May be the easiest of all cauliflower varieties to grow. A bit of pink on the underside of the head does not detract from...

Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis 'Early Snowball'

Cauliflower 'Early Snowball'

Uniform. 6 in (15 cm) head. Very vigorous.

Cold-weather crop that likes rich well-drained moisture retaining soil which contains an abundance of organic matter. (pH 6-7). Extremely intolerant of heat and drought.

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Esmeraldo F1'

Cauliflower 'Esmeraldo F1'

SORRY, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM ANY SUPPLIER. Bright green, smooth curds of exceptional quality makes this a formidable vareity which, in our trials, is considered to have a better taste than white varieties. Steam or...

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Perfection (Miniature Cauliflower)'

Cauliflower 'Perfection (Miniature Cauliflower)'

A remarkably simple way to grow quality cauliflowers. Sow direct in rows 15 x 15cm from May onwards and harvest 10cm heads after two months. Ideal for the small garden (or for those who have trouble with conventional cauliflowers). Can also be...

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Snowball A'

Cauliflower 'Snowball A'

Heads late June. Well tried and reliable. Freezes well also.

Sow January to February under glass or late September-October for wintering in cold frames to plant out in spring. Direct sow outdoors March to May and transplant to final...

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis gp) 'Vroege'

Cauliflower 'Vroege'

A Melchelse selection for early cropping. Sow September/October, or January under cover, for planting out early spring.