52 days. Large, close-jacket leaves make blanching easy. Deep, smooth, fine-grained heads. This is great for freezing and pickling; a low-calorie, nutritious snack that can be refrigerated and eaten raw or cooked. Approx. 7,000 seeds/oz. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Growing Cauliflower Self-blanche Garden Seeds Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Brassica Oleracea var. Botrytis - Heirloom Other Names: Self Blanching Days to Maturity: 52 - 65 days Planting Depth: ¼" inch deep Plant Spacing: 24" apart Growth Habit: 1" tall Soil Preference: Well-drained, consistently moist, enriched soil Temp Preference: Cooler - Not Intended To Overwinter Light Preference: Full Sun Pests/diseases: Aphid, root maggots Color: Bright white Flavor: Delicious, appealing taste Seeds Per Package: 3 g Packet - Approx 500 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 8,000 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 32,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 128,000 Seeds 5 lb - Approximately 640,000 Seeds 25 lb - Approximately 3,200,000 Seeds Cultivating Cauliflower Self Blanche is best done early in spring or fall to reap the finest harvest. Start seeding indoors about 4-6 weeks prior to transplanting outdoors. It thrives best in cool weather. Plentiful space is required for growth of these prolific plants. Leaves naturally curl upward and over to the head to protect the cauliflower from discoloration, and as a shelter from the rays of the sun during the growing process. Mulching around base of plants repels weeds. Cauliflower Self Blanche is a hearty, rapidly growing plant that is well known and valued by farmers and gardeners. it's high in Vitamin C, K, B6, calcium, folate, choline, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, Omega 6 fatty acids, but low in calories. Planting with celery will protect against moths. The most desirable soil condition is rich in nutrients for reaping the finest quality cauliflower. The smooth consistency and delicate flavor is achieved when blanched during growth.
