Sprossenblumenkohl Blumini F1

Season Overview

Description

Also known as floret cauliflower. Sweet and nutty tasting sprouts, ideal for steaming, can also be eaten raw in salads. For summer and fall harvest. F1 hybrid. 'Blumini' is known for its short development time. It should be harvested before flowering, as soon as the shoots are long enough.

Growing tips

Germination in 7-14 days at 16-20°C. Blumini' has a shorter development time than conventional cauliflower. It should be harvested before flowering as soon as the shoots are long enough. Prefers humusy, calcareous, deep, slightly heavier soil in a sunny location. An even supply of water and nutrients is important during growth. When planting seedlings, the soil should be moist and you should water the seedlings well. The inflorescences can be cut off with a short stalk for harvesting. Cauliflower can be harvested well into the winter as it can withstand sub-zero temperatures. However, the plants will still be happy if you cover them with fleece. For early varieties, it is a good idea to pre-grow the plants indoors. If your soil is not very calcareous, liming is recommended to reduce susceptibility to cabbage blight.

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Heavy (clay)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

40 cm

Row spacing

40 cm

Seeding depth

1.5 cm