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Blanching the Heads. — Cauliflower heads must not be allowed 

 to become sun-burned, for that would injure their appearance 

 and flavor. As soon as the heads begin to form, the outer leaves 

 of the plant are drawn up together and secured by tying at the 

 tips (Fig. 74). The head thus develops in comparative darkness 



Fig. 7-4 — Cauliflower tied up for blanching. 



and remains white and attractive. Care should be taken to allow 

 plenty of space above the head when it is tied, otherwise it may 

 rot. The proper time for cutting the head is just as soon as it 

 reaches full size, and before it begins to break. This stage can 

 be readily determined by slightly parting the leaves at the north 

 side of the plant and examining the head. The heads develop 



