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Cauliflower Seeds – Planting, Care, Maintenance & Quality
How to Plant
- Soil Preparation: Use well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
- Sowing Season: Ideal during cool weather — early spring or late summer.
- Sowing Method: Start seeds in nursery trays or beds. Sow 1 cm deep and keep soil moist.
- Transplanting: Transplant seedlings 4–6 weeks old when they have 4–5 true leaves. Maintain 45–60 cm spacing between plants.
- Germination Time: 7–10 days under optimal conditions (18–24°C).
Care Instructions
- Sunlight: Requires full sunlight for 6–8 hours a day.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water at the base of the plant.
- Fertilization: Enrich soil with compost before transplanting. Apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer during growth stages.
- Blanching: Tie outer leaves over the curd when it reaches 5 cm in diameter to prevent yellowing.
Maintenance Tips
- Weeding: Remove weeds regularly to avoid competition for nutrients.
- Pest Control: Monitor for aphids, cabbage loopers, and cutworms. Use organic pesticides or neem oil.
- Disease Prevention: Rotate crops every season. Avoid water splashing on leaves to prevent fungal diseases.
- Harvesting: Harvest when the head is firm, compact, and fully developed — usually within 75–90 days.
Seed Quality
- High Germination: Quality seeds germinate uniformly within 7–10 days.
- Purity & Cleanliness: Free from debris, weed seeds, and other impurities.
- Viability: Good seeds maintain viability for up to 1–2 years if stored in cool, dry conditions.
- Disease Resistance: Choose certified seeds resistant to common cauliflower diseases like downy mildew and clubroot.