Agriculture Review

How To Grow Cauliflower Plant In Home Garden

by aditya abhishek

Climate

In cold temperate  climate start sowing seeds in spring season while in hot tropical climate start seed sowing during fall, i.e., from September to November. 

Soil & Potting Mix

Cauliflower loves well drained, fertile soil with good moisture holding capacity. Prepare potting mix with 50% garden soil + 30% any organic + 20% cocopeat.

Seed Sowing

Fill the pot with potting mix and broadcast seeds. Cover with thin layer of potting mix, apply water gently, Keep in semi-shade, add water when needed.

Within 7 to 10 days you will notice growth of cauliflower seedlings. When seedlings reaches 3 to 5 inches height then start transplantation. 

Sunlight

Cauliflower plant love to grow well when kept under direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours daily. Direct sunlight promotes good vegetative growth.

Watering

Moist soil is good but avoid waterlogging. If possible then add a layer of straw mulch. Add water when top layer of soil becomes dry. 

Fertilizers

Select a well balanced fertilizer. Apply three handful of well decomposed dung manure + one handful of neem cake fertilizer every month. 

Companion Plants

Companion plants for cauliflower are beetroots, radish,  broccoli, spinach, chard, brussels sprouts, etc.

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