How to grow Cauliflower in India
1. Cauliflower Seeds Choose the Right Season: Cauliflower is a cold-season crop and therefore the right season to grow cauliflower in India is October-January, i.e., winter season. Temperature for cauliflower needs to be in between 15°C to 25°C.
Number of seeds | 30 |
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Sowing month | Aug to Jan |
Harvest | 45 to 75 days |
Sun | Full Sun |
Sowing Temperature | Day time below 30C |
2. Select the Right Variety: Cauliflower comes in some varieties that are cultivated in India. Select the variety most suited for the Indian climate of the area. The varieties that grow well in the Indian climate include “Pusa Hybrid,” “Snowball,” and “Early Patna.” They are good for Indian climate and give good yield.
3. Cauliflower Seeds Sow Seeds Indoors: To provide a good head start to your cauliflower, sow the cauliflower indoors 6-8 weeks prior to when you want to transplant it outdoors. This is in late September or early October in India. Sow the seeds in a seed tray or small pots using a good potting medium. Sow the seeds about 1/4 inch deep, and maintain moisture by watering lightly. Cauliflower yellow good hybrid variety
4. Preparing Garden Soil: Cauliflower can thrive on soil with good organic matter content. Choose a bed that will be exposed to direct sunlight in order to allow the plants access to at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight on a daily basis. Prepare and combine compost or rotted manure with the soil. This will boost soil fertility as well as retain water. The soil should slightly be acidic and neutral (pH 6.0-7.0).
Cauliflower Seeds Transplanting
5. Cauliflower Seeds Transplanting of Seedling: Transplant the seedlings at 4-6 weeks of age and two in number. Ensure that the time for the last frost has elapsed and the weather has dropped to low temperatures suitable for cauliflower growth.
Space them 18-24 inches apart so that they have room to grow. Plant them at the same depth that they were growing in the pots. Plant them and water them well, and keep the soil moist but not wet.
6.Cauliflower Seeds Maintenance and Care: Cauliflower requires frequent watering especially in case of a drought. put dry leaf over the plant to save water saving water. Mulching prevents weeds from growing.
Feed your plants a balanced fertilizer (say, NPK) every now and then to help them grow best. Yellow leaves indicate the lack of a nutrient, so add compost or an organic fertilizer.
7. Pest control: Indian cauliflower is also vulnerable to pest attack by aphids, caterpillars, and beetles. To avoid pest attack, use natural pest control sprays like neem oil or insecticidal soap. Or cover a fine net or mesh over your plants to repel pests.
8. Cauliflower Seeds Harvest: Cauliflower head is matured and ready to be harvested when it is tight and firm. It matures in 70-90 days, subject to variety and weather. Harvest cauliflower head when the head is closed tight and head is vivid in color. Do not wait long, as overripe heads start loosening or yellowing.
9. Storage: Firstly Keep fresh cauliflower refrigerated for a week. Alternatively, blanch and freeze cauliflower for future use.
With these simple steps, you can grow cauliflower from seed successfully in India’s varied climates. With patience and careful attention, you’ll be enjoying fresh home-grown cauliflower to add to your dishes. Happy gardening!
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