How and when to plant cauliflower

Cauliflower planting time

Cauliflower is suitable for planting in spring and autumn. In spring, seedlings can be raised in mid-to-late January for 50-60 days. Open-field transplanting begins in mid-to-late March and can be harvested in May. If sown in autumn, seedlings are generally sown in early to mid-July, open-field transplanting is in early August, and harvesting is in mid-to-late October.

Planting cauliflower in spring

Cauliflower likes a warm environment and is suitable for sowing in spring. Seedlings can be grown in sunny beds in mid-to-late January. After about 50-60 days, they can be planted in the open field and can be harvested in mid-to-late May.

Growing cauliflower in summer

It is recommended to plant cauliflower in June and July in summer. Cauliflower has a large water demand, and it has a great demand for water during the rosette stage and the flower ball formation period. Remember to water it in time. However, if it is in a rainy area, it is necessary to drain the water in time to prevent root rot.

Planting cauliflower in the fall

If cauliflower is sown in autumn, it is usually sown and seedled in early to mid-July, planted in the open field in early August, and harvested in mid to late October.

What to Plant in Winter

It can be planted in January in winter. Cauliflower likes fertilizer, so timely topdressing is the key. Topdressing mainly consists of nitrogen fertilizer. When it enters the stage of flower ball formation, potassium fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer can be appropriately added.

Cauliflower Planting Methods

1. Site selection and land preparation: Cauliflower is suitable for planting on loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam. The terrain should be flat and well-lit. Cauliflower seeds are small, so the soil needs to be renovated in advance, and sufficient base fertilizer and watering are required.

2. After sowing the cauliflower, water it at any time to keep the soil moist, apply fertilizer appropriately, cultivate and weed, and spray targeted pest and disease prevention drugs. The plants cannot tolerate strong light exposure, so they need to be shaded, watered in time, and prevented from drought and rain.

3. When cauliflower grows to a certain size, it will form a flower head, which is both a reproductive organ and a nutrient storage organ. You can spray a proper amount of Zhuangjingling to make the plant stems thicker and the flower heads larger. It can also enhance resistance and reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers.