Snowball Cauliflower Seeds (Organic)

Snowball is an organic heirloom cauliflower (Brassica oleracea, Botrytis group) that produces large 6 to 7 inch snow-white heads well protected by outer leaves. This reliable, heavy-yielding strain makes smooth white curds with a uniform appearance and offers downy mildew resistance.

At a glance

• Variety: Snowball, Brassica oleracea (Botrytis group)
• Type: Heirloom, organic, annual
• Days to maturity: 52 to 70 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 15 inches
• Germination: 6 to 14 days
• Approx. seeds per pack: 50

Best for

• Cool-season spring and fall gardens
• Fresh eating, roasting, and steaming
• Reliable, uniform white heads
• Gardens needing downy mildew resistance
• Home and market growers

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in soil around 60 to 80°F; germination takes 6 to 14 days. Grow in full sun and thin or transplant to 15 inches apart. Keep evenly watered for steady growth, and blanch heads by tying outer leaves over the curd if you want the whitest color.

Flavor profile

Mild, sweet, and nutty with tender white curds. Snowball is excellent raw, roasted, or steamed, and holds its delicate flavor well in the kitchen.

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