{"product_id":"cauliflower-all-year-round","title":"All Year Round Cauliflower Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Year Round produces a firm white cauliflower head wrapped in dark green leaves. Its mild flavor and tender texture suit roasting, steaming, curries and crisp raw florets. This open-pollinated favorite is useful for successive cool-season plantings, including protected or mild-winter gardens. The name describes planting flexibility, not a promise of harvest in every climate all year. Give plants an uninterrupted supply of moisture and nutrients so the tightly packed curds can develop without heat or drought stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirm white curds for well-timed, cool-season harvests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica oleracea var. botrytis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 65 days after transplanting in favorable conditions; overwintered crops take longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large white heads surrounded by dark green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 in between plants; rows 30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCauliflower is a cultivated form of Brassica oleracea selected for its dense, immature flower head. All Year Round is a long-established open-pollinated variety used for succession crops and cold-frame growing. Its broad planting reputation still depends on local seasons and suitable temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 1\/2 in. deep indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Sprouts in 3-10 days near 70 F. Harden off; space 18 in., rows 30 in. Grow in cool, fertile conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime the crop for mild weather and keep growth steady with fertile soil and consistent moisture. Protect newly set plants from severe cold and drying winds. Outer leaves may shade the head; if needed, loosely cover an exposed curd with its own leaves while allowing airflow. Heat, root stress or aged transplants can produce small or loose heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut heads while firm, before curds loosen. Fold leaves over exposed white heads if needed. Chill promptly or blanch and freeze. Seed crops need overwintering and isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCauliflower is usually biennial for seed production. Overwinter several healthy plants and isolate their flowers from other Brassica oleracea crops such as cabbage, broccoli, kale and collards. Allow seed pods to turn dry and tan, harvest before shattering, then dry and clean seed thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch for cabbage worms, aphids and flea beetles; row cover can protect young plants. Avoid planting repeatedly in the same brassica bed. Drought, excess heat and prolonged chilling of stressed young plants can interrupt head development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen can I start harvesting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 65 days after transplanting in favorable conditions; overwintered crops take longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I grow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime the crop for mild weather and keep growth steady with fertile soil and consistent moisture. Protect newly set plants from severe cold and drying winds. Outer leaves may shade the head; if needed, loosely cover an exposed curd with its own leaves while allowing airflow. Heat, root stress or aged transplants can produce small or loose heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCauliflower is usually biennial for seed production. Overwinter several healthy plants and isolate their flowers from other Brassica oleracea crops such as cabbage, broccoli, kale and collards. Allow seed pods to turn dry and tan, harvest before shattering, then dry and clean seed thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508649455918,"sku":"CA8","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/cauliflower-all-year-round","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}