cauliflower 'Igloo'

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A quick-growing white cauliflower which can be close-grown to produce mini caulis by mid summer, or grown on with more room for a regular sized harvest

Scientific classification

Species: cauliflower 'Igloo' (Brassica oleracea 'Igloo')
Genus: Brassica
Family: Brassicaceae

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Toxicity: Annual Biennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of cauliflower 'Igloo'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of cauliflower 'Igloo'

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cauliflower 'Igloo' care guide

Keep soil evenly moist, drain excess standing water fully after watering
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Keep soil evenly moist, drain excess standing water fully after watering

Fertilizing

Balanced vegetable feed biweekly throughout all growing months

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors

Growing

Sow seed outdoors in deep, fertile but firm, soil that isn't too acidic. If space is limited, start the seeds in modules or seedtrays and plant outside when big enough to handle easily (about 5 or 6 leaves). Watering through the summer months is very important. For more advice see vegetable cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to brassica downy mildew and brassica white blister. In areas where brassicas have been grown before, clubroot can build up in the soil

Pests

May be susceptible to flea beetle, caterpillars, pigeons and snails, although once plants are established, this damage isn't usually severe. May also be susceptible to cabbage root fly and mealy cabbage aphid

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