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Posted by whatalottie (U9072847) on Tuesday, 14th December 2010
Apparently cauliflowers need a cold period to get proper curds, otherwise they can 'button'; how cold and how long wasn't clear. It comes from a very reputable book, written by no less than John K.A. Bleasdale, from the National Vegetable Research Station.
I've never heard of them being planted in the autumn. So when do I plant them? so they get a cool spell? Anyone know about this? Not in the winter surely!
Hopefully,
Lottie
Most cauliflowers in the UK are sown in the spring and harvested in the summer/autumn - they don't need a cold spell to form heads. Probably what is being referred to is winter cauliflower which may need a cold spell to vernalise.
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