Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis · Cabbages · Cabbage family
Medium30–70cmPet-friendlyEdible
Cauliflower care at a glance
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–20 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 15–20 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Cauliflower
Common pests on Cauliflower include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage root fly, Slugs and snails and Flea beetles. A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Black rot. Cauliflower is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Cabbage white caterpillars High
- Mealy cabbage aphid Medium
- Cabbage root fly Medium
- Flea beetles Low
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Clubroot High
- Black rot Medium
Weather
- Bolting High
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Frequently asked questions about Cauliflower
- Which pests affect Cauliflower?
- Common pests on Cauliflower include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage root fly, Slugs and snails and Flea beetles.
- Which diseases affect Cauliflower?
- A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Black rot.
- Is Cauliflower toxic to cats and dogs?
- Cauliflower is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Cauliflower need?
- Cauliflower has a high water requirement.
- What light does Cauliflower need?
- Cauliflower prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Cauliflower frost-hardy?
- Cauliflower is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -2 °C.
- Can you eat Cauliflower?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers.