| Sold in Liners of 288 Sold as 250 | |
| Price Per Plug: | 11.1¢ |
| Total Per Tray: | $27.75 |
Cauliflower Snowball Y Improved is an annual cool-season vegetable part of the Brassicaceae family along with Cabbage and Broccoli. With some careful attention, this vegetable flourishes in the greenhouse and garden. The Snowball variety matures early, resists mildew, and is suitable for spring and fall plantings. Each plant produces a 6-8" head of delicious smooth snow-white flower clusters. Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamins and calcium, keeps in the refrigerater for 1-2 weeks, and freezes well.
Sell Cauliflower Snowball Y Improved to customers who want to add cauliflower to their home gardens without the extra work and cost of growing it indoors from seed. Customers will love the ease of transplanting a healthy plant into the vegetable garden. This cauliflower variety is well-suited to being planted in spring and subsequently in fall, maturing in 52-70 days. It resists mildew and benefits from blanching.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12-18" apart in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-6.8. Space rows 2-3' apart.
2. Use straw, leaves, or other mulch to retain moisture and control weeds.
3. Plant in spring once the chance for frost has passed. In fall, plant 70 days before the first chance of frost. Avoid growing cauliflower in temperatures above 75 or below 32.
4. Water deeply every 4-5 days or less in wet weather. Be sure to water at the base of each plant, keeping the cauliflower heads dry as much as possible.
5. Grow Oregano and Sage alongside cauliflower to deter common pests. Grow Brassicaceae vegetables next to each other to make covering them with netting easier; covering cauliflower with netting can prevent damage from cabbage worms and moths.
6. Blanch each plant by gently and loosely tying the leaves over the top of the white flower head (curd or button) when it is about the size of an egg. Blanching prevents the white button from being yellowed or destroyed by the sun. Do not blanch your plants when they are wet.
7. Harvest by cutting at the base of the head with a sharp knife. Eat immediately, store in the fridge in a plastic bag for 1-2 weeks, or store long-term in the freezer. You can also harvest the whole plant, including roots, and store it in a root cellar for up to a month.
For best results with Cauliflower Snowball Y Improved, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or 1801 cell. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-6.8, light feed (75-125 ppm), and temperatures between 60-70 degrees. You may see aphids, slugs, and cabbage worms. Cauliflower can be prone to downy mildew and leaf spot.
The edible part of the Cauliflower, known as the head or "curd," is a collection of immature flower buds. For culinary use, harvest the Cauliflower head before it develops into a full flower head with yellow petals.
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Combine a few techniques to keep Cauliflower seedling plugs from stretching tall.
1. Provide adequate space between plants.
2. Grow plants with the proper amount of light.
3. Maintain an optimal temperature of 60-70 degrees.
4. If height control is an issue with this plant in your greenhouse, pinching can promote bushier growth.
We don't recommend using chemical growth regulators for vegetables.
Cauliflower is susceptible to aphids, slugs, and cabbage worms. Be proactive and use preventative measures like maintaining a clean, well-ventilated greenhouse, rotating crops, and growing pest-deterrent plants nearby. Carefully monitor plants as part of an Integrated Pest Management strategy.
1. Aphids are small insects that feed on the sap of plants, causing stunted growth and yellowing leaves. They can also spread diseases from plant to plant. Control aphid populations with insecticidal soap or neem oil or by releasing beneficial insects like ladybugs or lacewings.
2. Slugs are mollusks that feed on plant leaves and can cause significant damage to cauliflower seedlings. To control slugs, use slug baits or copper strips, or handpick and dispose of them.
3. Cabbage worms are the larvae of the cabbage butterfly. They feed on Cauliflower leaves and other brassica vegetables, causing holes and tattered leaves. To control cabbage worms, use floating row covers, handpick and dispose of the larvae, or use Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) insecticide.
This plant can suffer from downy mildew and leaf spot. These are most likely to occur in wet conditions and can be prevented by watering at the base of each plant and allowing plants to dry out between waterings. Grow in full sun and provide adequate airflow in your greenhouse.
1. Downy mildew is a fungal disease that causes yellow spots on the leaves and a white, downy growth on the undersides. To control downy mildew, practice good sanitation, water at the base of each plant, and use a fungicide if needed. This variety is mildew resistant.
2. Leaf spot is a fungal disease that causes circular spots on the leaves, leading to yellowing and premature defoliation. To prevent this disease, practice good sanitation, water at the soil level, and select resistant varieties.
We recommend planting one seedling plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container. Use a well-drained soil in full sun and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container. Handle the roots carefully, spreading them out in your final container. Water the seedling to provide even moisture and dispel air pockets.
| 4 Inch crop time | 4-5 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Bloom Period | Fall, Spring |
| Habit | Upright |
| Height | 6-8 Inches |
| Light | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Minimum Temp | 40 |
| Water Needs | Light |
| Patented Plant | No |
| 03-24-2025 (Week 13) | 0 |
|---|---|
| 03-31-2025 (Week 14) | 0 |
| 04-07-2025 (Week 15) | 3,750 |
| 04-14-2025 (Week 16) | 4,000 |
| 04-21-2025 (Week 17) | 4,000 |
| 04-28-2025 (Week 18) | 4,000 |
| 05-05-2025 (Week 19) | 4,000 |
| 05-12-2025 (Week 20) | 4,000 |
| 05-19-2025 (Week 21) | 4,000 |
| 05-26-2025 (Week 22) | 4,000 |
| 06-02-2025 (Week 23) | 4,000 |
| 06-09-2025 (Week 24) | 4,000 |
| 06-16-2025 (Week 25) | 4,000 |
| 06-23-2025 (Week 26) | 4,000 |
| 06-30-2025 (Week 27) | 4,000 |
| 07-07-2025 (Week 28) | 0 |
| 07-14-2025 (Week 29) | 0 |
| 07-21-2025 (Week 30) | 0 |
| 07-28-2025 (Week 31) | 0 |
| 08-04-2025 (Week 32) | 0 |
| 08-11-2025 (Week 33) | 0 |
| 08-18-2025 (Week 34) | 0 |
| 08-25-2025 (Week 35) | 0 |
| 09-01-2025 (Week 36) | 0 |
| 09-08-2025 (Week 37) | 0 |
| 09-15-2025 (Week 38) | 0 |
| 09-22-2025 (Week 39) | 0 |
| 09-29-2025 (Week 40) | 0 |
| 10-06-2025 (Week 41) | 0 |
| 10-13-2025 (Week 42) | 0 |
| 10-20-2025 (Week 43) | 0 |
| 10-27-2025 (Week 44) | 0 |
| 11-03-2025 (Week 45) | 0 |
| 11-10-2025 (Week 46) | 0 |
| 11-17-2025 (Week 47) | 0 |
| 11-24-2025 (Week 48) | 0 |
| 12-01-2025 (Week 49) | 0 |
| 12-08-2025 (Week 50) | 0 |
| 12-15-2025 (Week 51) | 0 |
Cauliflower Snowball Y Improved is an annual cool-season vegetable part of the Brassicaceae family along with Cabbage and Broccoli. With some careful attention, this vegetable flourishes in the greenhouse and garden. The Snowball variety matures early, resists mildew, and is suitable for spring and fall plantings. Each plant produces a 6-8" head of delicious smooth snow-white flower clusters. Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamins and calcium, keeps in the refrigerater for 1-2 weeks, and freezes well.
Sell Cauliflower Snowball Y Improved to customers who want to add cauliflower to their home gardens without the extra work and cost of growing it indoors from seed. Customers will love the ease of transplanting a healthy plant into the vegetable garden. This cauliflower variety is well-suited to being planted in spring and subsequently in fall, maturing in 52-70 days. It resists mildew and benefits from blanching.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12-18" apart in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-6.8. Space rows 2-3' apart.
2. Use straw, leaves, or other mulch to retain moisture and control weeds.
3. Plant in spring once the chance for frost has passed. In fall, plant 70 days before the first chance of frost. Avoid growing cauliflower in temperatures above 75 or below 32.
4. Water deeply every 4-5 days or less in wet weather. Be sure to water at the base of each plant, keeping the cauliflower heads dry as much as possible.
5. Grow Oregano and Sage alongside cauliflower to deter common pests. Grow Brassicaceae vegetables next to each other to make covering them with netting easier; covering cauliflower with netting can prevent damage from cabbage worms and moths.
6. Blanch each plant by gently and loosely tying the leaves over the top of the white flower head (curd or button) when it is about the size of an egg. Blanching prevents the white button from being yellowed or destroyed by the sun. Do not blanch your plants when they are wet.
7. Harvest by cutting at the base of the head with a sharp knife. Eat immediately, store in the fridge in a plastic bag for 1-2 weeks, or store long-term in the freezer. You can also harvest the whole plant, including roots, and store it in a root cellar for up to a month.
For best results with Cauliflower Snowball Y Improved, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or 1801 cell. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-6.8, light feed (75-125 ppm), and temperatures between 60-70 degrees. You may see aphids, slugs, and cabbage worms. Cauliflower can be prone to downy mildew and leaf spot.
The edible part of the Cauliflower, known as the head or "curd," is a collection of immature flower buds. For culinary use, harvest the Cauliflower head before it develops into a full flower head with yellow petals.
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Combine a few techniques to keep Cauliflower seedling plugs from stretching tall.
1. Provide adequate space between plants.
2. Grow plants with the proper amount of light.
3. Maintain an optimal temperature of 60-70 degrees.
4. If height control is an issue with this plant in your greenhouse, pinching can promote bushier growth.
We don't recommend using chemical growth regulators for vegetables.
Cauliflower is susceptible to aphids, slugs, and cabbage worms. Be proactive and use preventative measures like maintaining a clean, well-ventilated greenhouse, rotating crops, and growing pest-deterrent plants nearby. Carefully monitor plants as part of an Integrated Pest Management strategy.
1. Aphids are small insects that feed on the sap of plants, causing stunted growth and yellowing leaves. They can also spread diseases from plant to plant. Control aphid populations with insecticidal soap or neem oil or by releasing beneficial insects like ladybugs or lacewings.
2. Slugs are mollusks that feed on plant leaves and can cause significant damage to cauliflower seedlings. To control slugs, use slug baits or copper strips, or handpick and dispose of them.
3. Cabbage worms are the larvae of the cabbage butterfly. They feed on Cauliflower leaves and other brassica vegetables, causing holes and tattered leaves. To control cabbage worms, use floating row covers, handpick and dispose of the larvae, or use Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) insecticide.
This plant can suffer from downy mildew and leaf spot. These are most likely to occur in wet conditions and can be prevented by watering at the base of each plant and allowing plants to dry out between waterings. Grow in full sun and provide adequate airflow in your greenhouse.
1. Downy mildew is a fungal disease that causes yellow spots on the leaves and a white, downy growth on the undersides. To control downy mildew, practice good sanitation, water at the base of each plant, and use a fungicide if needed. This variety is mildew resistant.
2. Leaf spot is a fungal disease that causes circular spots on the leaves, leading to yellowing and premature defoliation. To prevent this disease, practice good sanitation, water at the soil level, and select resistant varieties.
We recommend planting one seedling plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container. Use a well-drained soil in full sun and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container. Handle the roots carefully, spreading them out in your final container. Water the seedling to provide even moisture and dispel air pockets.
| 4 Inch crop time | 4-5 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Bloom Period | Fall, Spring |
| Habit | Upright |
| Height | 6-8 Inches |
| Light | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Minimum Temp | 40 |
| Water Needs | Light |
| Patented Plant | No |