Vegetable

• Crops in : August to October

Description

Aptly named, producing stunning yellow-orange heads containing a high level of beta carotene. Leave the heads uncovered for the best colour, which will be more prominent later in the autumn.

Sowing Instructions

Sow Late April to June. Sow seed thinly into well raked soil, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 23cm (9in) apart.

Alternatively for early sowings sow seed thinly, 7mm (¼in) deep in pots filled with a free draining compost under glass. Lightly cover seed with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Transplant these sowings into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on in a cool glasshouse or coldframe until large enough to plant outside.

Nutritional Information

Cauliflowers are a good source of Vitamin C and are low in calories, making them a healthy diet snack.

Kitchen Notes

Sweet and delicious enough to eat raw as snacks, in salads, as crudités or in stir fries. Curds are best steamed or microwaved in minimal water as a cooked vegetable, as this helps retain much of their colour.