Cauliflower

70 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. All The Year Round Cauliflower. The plant produces large 12" heads of white cauliflower. Delicious raw or cooked. The large, tight heads are surrounded by tight heads wrapped in dark green leaves. This variety keeps well for a long time, keeps longer than many other varieties. Excellent freezer variety. Suitable for multiple sowings all year and a good choice for cold frame planting. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 209758. An heirloom variety from the Netherlands.

68 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Cheddar Cauliflower. The plant produces excellent yields of 8" heads of orange cauliflower. It is a popular orange-colored cauliflower variety known for its bright cheddar cheese hue, high beta-carotene content, sweeter, milder flavor than white varieties, and good nutritional profile. The color deepens when cooked. It contains 25 times as much beta-carotene as white varieties! Add color to your salads and gourmet dishes. Holds well in the fields. Prefers moderate to cool temperatures and plenty of water. Do not wrap up leaves; heads should be left open for maximum color. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

60 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Early Snowball Cauliflower. The plant produces good yields of 6 to 8" heads of pure white cauliflower. It is a popular heirloom cauliflower variety known for its early maturity, reliable production, and high-quality white heads. It is very flavorful, solid, crisp, and tender. Good, fresh, or steamed. Freezes well. It is a self-blanching variety, but many growers still tie the leaves up and around the head to protect it. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety was introduced to the United States in 1888 by Peter Henderson & Company. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 303134. An heirloom variety from the Netherlands.

80 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Graffiti Cauliflower. The plant produces large 7 to 8" heads of bright purple cauliflower. The color is retained when cooked. Great raw, boiled, steamed, or stir fry. Adding a few drops of lemon to the water helps prevent color fading when cooked. Add color to your salads and gourmet dishes. Heads need full sunlight to obtain full purple color so no need to wrap heads. A must for any specialty market. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

70 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Igloo Cauliflower. The plant produces heavy yields of 5 to 7" heads of white cauliflower. The plant has large, dense leaves that shield the solid white heads from frost. It can be harvested early for mini cauliflower. Great variety for freezing. Cold Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 208484. A heirloom variety from the Netherlands.

75 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Romanesco Italia Broccoli Cauliflower. The plant produces good yields of lime green cauliflower/broccoli. This is a unique Italian variety with a better taste and texture than other cauliflower/broccoli varieties. It features striking apple-green, fractal-shaped heads with a mild, nutty, sweeter flavor compared to regular cauliflower or broccoli. It is excellent raw or cooked; it boasts a milder, sweeter flavor than white cauliflower. It has beautiful apple green spiraling buds and is especially well adapted to the north. It is frost-tolerant but heat-sensitive, and heads may fail to form properly in hot weather. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 462221. An heirloom variety from Italy.

65 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Self Blanche Cauliflower. The plant produces good yields of large 9 to 12" heads of white cauliflower. A great freezing and pickling variety. Leaves curl upward and cover the head to keep the sun from ruining the white color. Best when grown in cool weather. Plant early spring or fall for the best crops. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 82635. An heirloom variety from the USA.

50 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Snow Crown Cauliflower. This early maturing plant produces heavy yields of 7 to 8" heads of white cauliflower. Terrific quality and is very flavorful. Great fresh or cooked. Leaves grow upright, protecting heads from sun scorch. It matures early and produces heads even under adverse conditions. Top choice of cauliflower growers. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662610. A variety from the USA.

60 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Snowball Self Blanching Cauliflower. The plant produces large 6 to 9" heads of white cauliflower. Great freezing variety. The heads are pure white, and the leaves curl upright. The leaves will self wrap during cool weather, but will not in warm weather. It is good for both early and late season crops. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 225853. A variety from Denmark.

68 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower. This early maturing plant produces 6 to 8" heads of pure white cauliflower. It is a popular cauliflower variety known for its reliable performance, vigorous growth, and attractive white heads. This is a self-blanching variety, as the leaves curl around the heads, protecting them from the sun. This cauliflower is known for vigorous, rapid growth and a long harvest. It's suitable for both spring and fall plantings. Frost Tolerant. A good freezer variety. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom was introduced by Ferry-Morse Seed Company in 1947. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6229. A variety from the USA.

78 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Veronica Cauliflower. The plant produces 6 to 8" heads of lime green cauliflower. The heads have pointed spiral pinnacles. It is sweeter and milder than other varieties with a nutty taste. Excellent raw, cooked, or pickled. Heat Tolerant. Best if planted in summer for fall harvest. Also known as Veronica Romanesco Cauliflower. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW, FY.

Violet Queen Cauliflower is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.

85 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Violetta Italia Cauliflower. The plant produces large heads of purple cauliflower. Delicious raw, cooked, or steamed. Turns green when cooked. This purple variety also boasts high levels of anthocyanin, which can slow clotting and prevent heart disease. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Italy.