2010 has been a poor cauliflower season. The cauliflowers have not grown well and the one in the photo below is only half the size it should be.
poor-cauliflower
The cauliflower is past its best, but one always hopes they will get a bit bigger! The curd is a poor colour and the insects have had their fair share. Perhaps the cauliflower season has not been too bad for them!
Cauliflower consumption has dropped by 50% according to a report on BBC radio.
Rachel Green says that cauliflower can be used in many ways:
cauliflower-curd
The nutty flavoured white curd of cauliflower makes it an attractive addition to a plate, contrasting with the green leaves, which are full of vitamins and minerals.
Cauliflower is a useful vegetable and it is interesting to hear that consumption has dropped.
Start harvesting cauliflowers (Latin Name – Brassica Oleracea Botrytis) when the heads (the white curd) are firm.
cauliflower
If the individual florets making up the head are separating it is too late.
florets-separating
It is best to begin cutting the first cauliflowers when the heads are still fairly small. This spreads the harvest out & prevents a glut of cauliflower.
It is possible to grow brassicas (cabbage family) in the garden without
using sprays or other chemicals.
Sprouts, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflowers are damaged by:
* aphids
* white fly
* cabbage
* white caterpillars
* and other insects.
There is a net, specially designed to keep insects out. If this is
spread over the plants it has a dramatic effect.
net
Clean, chemical free, (& bug-free) veg can be proudly presented to the
kitchen, when you know how to grow organic brassicas!
Start harvesting cauliflowers (Latin Name – Brassica Oleracea Botrytis)
when the heads (the white curd) are firm.
cauliflower
If the individual florets making up the head are separating it is too late.
florets-separating
It is best to begin cutting the first cauliflowers when the heads are
still fairly small. This spreads the harvest out & prevents a glut of
cauliflower.
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