CHAPTER IX 

 CAULIFLOWER 



Cauliflower being one of the family of 

 cole crops and, therefore, similar to cabbage, 

 it would naturally have many requirements 

 similar to cabbage. A cool, moist climate is 

 needed, as well as a constant and liberal sup- 

 ply of water. Average years muck locations 

 supply these conditions. Cauliflower is a 

 more difficult crop to grow than cabbage. 

 It is less hardy and more exacting in many 

 details. Frosts or poor seeds or checks in 

 growth often spoil the crop, as it will "bolt" 

 or run to seed. When properly grown, the 

 plants and heads are much larger than when 

 grown elsewhere, and the quality is equal to 

 the product of other locations or superior. 



Varieties. The Snowball has been the 

 standard up-to-date. However, the Dwarf 

 Erfurt is fast pushing it for first place. 

 Both of these varieties may be used for both 

 midseason and late crop. There are two 



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