Cauliflower
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Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
Description: Smooth, pure white heads are produced measuring 8 to 9 inches across. The plants are medium sized with a uniform growth habit. Great steamed or served blanched in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Ideal vegetable to complement many cooked dishes. |
Chef Jeff's Tips: Another member of the cabbage group that requires rich soil, and constant moisture. It can be heat sensitive, and prefers cooler growing locations. When heads are 3” across they need to be blanched. This can be done by tying the leaves over the head to ensure that the heads stay white. Heads can be harvested two to four weeks later when they are compact and have a fairly smooth texture. Allow 2-3 plants per person.
Cauliflower
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
Description: Smooth, pure white heads are produced measuring 8 to 9 inches across. The plants are medium sized with a uniform growth habit. Great steamed or served blanched in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Ideal vegetable to complement many cooked dishes.
Chef Jeff's Tips: Another member of the cabbage group that requires rich soil, and constant moisture. It can be heat sensitive, and prefers cooler growing locations. When heads are 3” across they need to be blanched. This can be done by tying the leaves over the head to ensure that the heads stay white. Heads can be harvested two to four weeks later when they are compact and have a fairly smooth texture. Allow 2-3 plants per person.