Variety Characteristics: White flowered, Flower head is large from 8-23 cm diameter when ready to harvest. Height about 30-35cm. Weight about 240 grams per head. Leaves are big and thick.
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.
Fertilization: 1st time while preparing the bed by mixing with the soil in the planting holes. 2nd time at 7-14 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 cauliflower will start flowerhead formation from about 120 days and the flowerheads will be ready for harvest from about 140- 150 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.
