CAULIFLOWER (Brassica oleracea L., Botrytis Group) III.

Seedling Care and Transplanting

Seeds are sown in seedling trays with Growell medium and transplanted to
I. Climatic and Soil Requirements rows 60-75 cm apart between rows, and 45-60 cm apart between plants.
Approximately 500 grams of seed is required to establish a crop density of 18,000
In general, cauliflower requires more fertile soil than cabbage. It is normally
plants per hectare.
grown in upland areas with elevation of about 1,000 meters for optimum growth and
flower development. There are heat-resistant varieties developed for lowland
The seedlings must be sufficiently watered several hours before
planting.
transplanting. This is to ensure that the roots of the seedlings will hold as much
soil/medium as possible, and to prevent wilting during transplanting. WATER THE
There are three main groups of cauliflower classified according to curd
SEEDLINGS AFTER TRANSPLANTING.
development: a. those which will form curd and flower in hot weather conditions at
lV. Land Preparation
fairly low elevation, or the early type; b. those that require cool conditions, or the
Plow and clean the planting area and make a flat bed on sandy soils and a
medium type; and c. those that take a long time to develop curds and also require
raised bed in sandy loam or clay soils. Use 1 m bed , 0.5 m canal. The bed should be
relatively low temperature of below 25°C for curd development (or the late-maturing
15-20 cm high above the fertilized level. Use Agri + Plas silver-black plastic mulch to
type). At temperatures that exceed 25°C, curds may discolor, become loose and leafy.
cover prepared plots.
Long hot weather encourages the production of small hard curds.
Vl. Fertilization for Every 20 Linear Meter Bed
2 sacks of Organic Matter 150 g Boron
Optimum soil pH is 6.2 to 7.0. Agricultural lime should be applied if the soil
3 kilos Complete fertilizer 2 kgs Calcuim Nitrate
is too acidic. 150 g Magnesium 150 g Furadan

Though Furadan is not a fertilizer, it is recommended to apply it as basal to control

II. Varieties Developed by Known-You Seed Co. of Taiwan
nematodes.

Drenching Schedule
Days from Head Head Weight
Cultivar Plant Features
transplant shape color (kg)
Weeks after
Calcium Nitrate Complete
Farmers transplanting
Slightly Fine
Extra 45 white 0.6 Heat-tolerant 1 75 -
spreading beads
Early
2 150 -

Farmers Suitable for 3 225 -

Tall
Early No. 60 erect white 1.3 autumn 4 75 -
head
2 planting
5 - 75
6 - 150
Early,
Fengsha
Medium suitable for 7 - 225
n Extra 45 spreading white 0.5
head autumn
Early 8 - 300
planting
The above fertilizer is measured in grams and dissolved in 16 Liters of water. Apply
150 ml per plant
Vl. Irrigation
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Cauliflower is a shallow-rooted crop. Therefore, irrigation should be Harbest communications

frequently applied to prevent the plants from injuries caused by dry soil. Drainage
must be well-provided especially on rainy days. Do not keep the roots soaked in
water.

VIl. Pruning

It is necessary to remove the side shoots as soon as possible to improve the

yield and quality of the curds.
Vlll. Pest and Diseases
Pest and Diseases Control
Army worm Ascend
Cut worm Decis
White Fly Lannate
Stem rot Reedem
Leaf spot Dithane

VIll. Harvest

Curds of cauliflower can be harvested 60 to 120 days from transplanting,

depending on the cultivar grown. Early, medium and late-maturing cultivars are
available in many areas.

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