Variety Characteristics
Green flowers, flower heads about 7-10 cm diameter, about 150 grams per flower head by weight. 3-4 more flower heads will grow from the stem. Stem is stong. Height about 75-80 cm when ready for harvest.
Soil and Climate
Prefers sandy loam soil with good drainage. Likes full sun. Best grown in the cool season starting November.
Planting Suggestions
Start seeds in planting tray before transplanting to the field. When the seedlings are about 30 days transplant them to the prepared field. Prepare planting holes in advance by mixing one planting trowel of compost or aged manure with the soil per hole. Plant one seedling per hole. After transplanting 5-7 days and again at 20 -25 days fertilize with compost or aged manure. (After, observe plant development if enough fertility if not may fertilize again)
Ideal planting distance: 40 cm x 40 cm between plants and rows.
Care
Fertilization: 1st time while preparing the bed by mixing with the soil in the planting holes. 2nd time at 7-14 days after transplanting, 3rd time at 30 days after transplanting. Use compost or aged manure. (observe the crop to see if enough fertility if not may fertilize again)
Weeding and loosening the soil: When needed, weed and also loosen the soil around the plants.
Watering: Should water evenly in the right amount, not leaving them dry or over watering (observe the planting soil).
Pests and Diseases
Some minor pest and disease problems. Including caterpillars. These may be removed manually or one may spray an herbal solution such as chili, tumeric solution. This can be sprayed every 5-7 days on the plants.
Harvesting
The broccoli will start to form a flowerhead from about 90 days and the broccoli will be ready for harvest from about 120 days. (This is an open pollenated variety that matures more slowly than the popular hybrid varieties in the Thai market.)
Seed Saving
As most of Thailand is hot with a limited cool season, seed saving for cauliflower may not be possible. However in areas with a longer cold season seed saving should be possible.
