(Brassica oleracea 'Snowball Y Improved')
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Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower is an heirloom, semi-hardy, cool-weather annual vegetable that is native to California, where it was developed and introduced by Ferry-Morse Seed Company in Mountain View in 1947. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 12-18” and features 7” white heads with smooth curds. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts earwigs, is rabbit safe, tolerates light frost, makes alcohol, and is both edible and medicinal.
- Non-GMO
- Heirloom
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Brassica
Species: oleracea
Variety: Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower
Also Known As: Snowball Improved
Grown as: Cauliflower is a biennial plant but it is grown as an annual. For seed production it is biennial.
Maturity: 65 days
Hardiness: Semi Hardy, Cauliflower is somewhat hardy and thrives in mild, moist weather. It is an ideal fall crop in most climates.
Crops: Spring Transplant, Spring
Growing Season: Long
Growing Conditions: Cool
Outdoor Growing Temp: 45°F - 75°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F. Seedlings shouldn't go outside until the soil is at least 60°F.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool) Cauliflower grows in the cooler part of the year so needs full sun.
Water: Medium. Cauliflower absolutely must have constant moisture for good growth.
Feeder: Heavy. Like most Brassicas cauliflower is a fairly hungry crop and must have plenty of available nutrients for good growth.
Suitability: Tolerates light frost, Needs summer shade, Needs lots of space
Small Gardens?: No
Containers?: Yes. For one cauliflower plant, you'll need a pot that is at least 8" deep and 20" wide. Fill with a mixture of potting soil and compost and keep the soil moist but not overly wet. If you are using a larger container, be sure to space your cauliflower plants at least 18 to 24" apart. Although cauliflower is a cool weather plant, it loves sunshine so be sure to place the container in an area with access to at least 3 hours of full sun a day.
Attracts beneficial insects?: No
Forage: Rabbits. Safe in Moderation!
Maintenance: Medium
Height: 12-18"
Sowing Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 18-24"
Produces: 7” white heads with smooth curds.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2-11
Garden Uses: Vegetable gardens.
Genus: Brassica
Species: oleracea
Variety: Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower
Also Known As: Snowball Improved
Grown as: Cauliflower is a biennial plant but it is grown as an annual. For seed production it is biennial.
Maturity: 65 days
Hardiness: Semi Hardy, Cauliflower is somewhat hardy and thrives in mild, moist weather. It is an ideal fall crop in most climates.
Crops: Spring Transplant, Spring
Growing Season: Long
Growing Conditions: Cool
Outdoor Growing Temp: 45°F - 75°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F. Seedlings shouldn't go outside until the soil is at least 60°F.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool) Cauliflower grows in the cooler part of the year so needs full sun.
Water: Medium. Cauliflower absolutely must have constant moisture for good growth.
Feeder: Heavy. Like most Brassicas cauliflower is a fairly hungry crop and must have plenty of available nutrients for good growth.
Suitability: Tolerates light frost, Needs summer shade, Needs lots of space
Small Gardens?: No
Containers?: Yes. For one cauliflower plant, you'll need a pot that is at least 8" deep and 20" wide. Fill with a mixture of potting soil and compost and keep the soil moist but not overly wet. If you are using a larger container, be sure to space your cauliflower plants at least 18 to 24" apart. Although cauliflower is a cool weather plant, it loves sunshine so be sure to place the container in an area with access to at least 3 hours of full sun a day.
Attracts beneficial insects?: No
Forage: Rabbits. Safe in Moderation!
Maintenance: Medium
Height: 12-18"
Sowing Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 18-24"
Produces: 7” white heads with smooth curds.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2-11
Garden Uses: Vegetable gardens.