Growing cauliflowers
With plant-based diets now a popular choice for many people, the humble cauliflower has become an exciting addition to mealtimes. Cauliflower smothered in a cheesy white sauce has given way to this versatile vegetable being served raw on a crudité platter, pulsed finely as a rice alternative, curried, roasted, or served in a variety of pasta and salad dishes.
Requirements
The cauliflower is part of the Brassicaceae family and is mostly grown as a winter crop.
Like its cousin, the broccoli, it is a heavy feeder, requiring soil that has been enriched with quality compost, ideally containing some well-rotted kraal manure.
Cauliflowers enjoy full sun and are mostly frost tolerant. They prefer the cooler months where lower temperatures enable them to set
