Cauliflower

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Califlower photo Jean Christofferson
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Cauliflower

Cauliflower. Brassica oleacea. is a cool season crop that requires attention to timing and care. Cauliflower has an edible flower head, leaves, and upper part of the stem. There are two varieties: short-season (40-70 days) and long-season (90-200 days).
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Plant Pathology

Program OverviewThe Plant Pathology Program provides applied research and outreach to support agricultural production across Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties. This tri-county region encompasses a wide diversity of crops and growing conditions—from the desert-irrigated systems of Imperial Valley to…
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Cauliflowers Graffiti (purple), Romanesco (green), and Snowball (white)
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Cauliflower

Transplant into the garden February–April, September (maybe August or October). Plants are ready to transplant 8 weeks after seeding. Harvest when the heads are of good size, usually 5 to 6 inches in diameter and still compact.
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