Purple Moon Cauliflower (F1 Hybrid 62 Days)

The intense purple color of Purple Moon Cauliflower makes it a fun variety to grow, harvest, and eat. It grew successfully in our raised bed trials from spring transplants.  Reliable, purple cauliflower with short maturity that performs well in warm and cool weather. The flavor was great raw and amazing roasted. 

20 seeds

PLANTING

Brassica oleracea

Germination: 4-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-85ºF.

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/4” deep

Starting Indoors: 4-5 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot. Thin to the strongest seedling. After germination, grow in cool conditions, 57-68ºF for best results. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer, diluted to ¼ of the suggested measurement. Transplant a week or two before the last frost. Space 18-24" apart. Sow in early to midsummer for fall crops. 

Sowing Outdoors: Spring when the soil temperature reaches at least 55ºF. Sow 2-3 seeds every 12-18” apart. Thin to the strongest seedling per space. Sow in midsummer for fall crops. Germination is slower at lower soil temperatures.

Harvest: Tie up leaves around heads to blanch. Watch closely and pick before the curds begin to loosen.

Tips: Needs to be provided with fertile soil, rich in organic matter from the very beginning of its growth in the garden. Amend with compost, well-rotted manure, and/or organic fertilizer. Keep well watered for optimum growth. Mulching helps retain soil moisture.