Cauliflower seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Cauliflower is a cool-season vegetable known for its compact growth and dense, rounded heads formed by tightly packed flower buds. It grows well in temperate climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. The plant develops broad leaves that surround and protect the central head during formation. Cauliflower is suitable for garden beds and raised beds, where consistent moisture and care support uniform growth throughout the season.

Features

• Compact plant with dense, rounded heads
• Broad leaves that surround the developing head
• Suitable for cool and temperate growing conditions
• Adaptable to garden beds and raised beds
• Requires consistent moisture for steady growth

Specifications

• Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
• Common name (US): Cauliflower
• Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
• Growth habit: Compact, head-forming plant
• USDA zones: 3–9 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Early spring and fall
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: January to March, September to October
• Germination time and conditions: 5–10 days at 15–20°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering needs: Moderate to high, consistent moisture required
• Mature plant size: 40–60 cm height, 40–60 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 45–60 cm between plants