Question 1

When should I plant Snowball Self Blanching cauliflower?

Accepted Answer

Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last spring frost for spring crops. For fall harvest, start seeds indoors in mid to late summer or direct sow 10 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost.

Question 2

Does Snowball Self Blanching cauliflower really blanch itself?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Snowball Self Blanching features leaves that naturally curl over developing heads, protecting them from sunlight and maintaining white color without manual tying or covering.

Question 3

How long does Snowball Self Blanching cauliflower take to mature?

Accepted Answer

Snowball Self Blanching matures in 68 to 75 days from transplanting. Seeds germinate in 5 to 10 days and seedlings are ready to transplant in 4 to 6 weeks.

Question 4

What size heads does Snowball Self Blanching produce?

Accepted Answer

Snowball Self Blanching produces medium-sized heads typically 6 to 8 inches in diameter when ready to harvest. Heads are dense, compact, and snow white with excellent texture.

Question 5

Can I grow Snowball Self Blanching in hot weather?

Accepted Answer

No, Snowball Self Blanching requires cool weather between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit to develop quality heads. Plant for spring or fall harvest and avoid hot summer temperatures which cause poor head formation and bolting.

Tag: vegetable seeds

vegetable seeds

Snowball Self-Blanching Cauliflower Seeds / Brassica oleracea var. botrytis ‘Snowball’

Sweetie Cherry Tomato Seeds / Solanum lycopersicum ‘Sweetie’

Waltham 29 Broccoli Seeds / Brassica oleracea var. italica ‘Waltham 29’