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Snowball Cauliflower Seeds (Organic)

Snowball Cauliflower - Downy Mildew Resistant Variety

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Description

Cauliflower - Snowball - Brassica oleracea (Botrytis group) Annual Heirloom. Snowball cauliflower's large 6"-7" snow-white heads are well protected by outer leaves. This reliable strain is heavy yielding and produces smooth white curds with a uniform appearance. Soil Temperature: 60-80°F Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2" Germination: 6-14 Days Height At Maturity: 20"-26" Days To Maturity: 52-70 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 15" Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds | Per 1/4 lb bulk: 27,776 Check out our Cauliflower Growing Guide for more information.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Annual
  • Growth habit: Herbaceous
  • Crop category: Cabbage
  • Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
  • Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

  • Soil Temperature: 60-80°F
  • Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
  • Germination: 6-14 Days
  • Height At Maturity: 20"-26"
  • Days To Maturity: 52-70 Days
  • Sun/Shade: Full Sun
  • Spacing After Thinning: 15"

Schedule Snowball Cauliflower for the cool-season planting window appropriate to your climate. Start seed in a protected setting or direct sow when the product record allows, then thin or transplant so each plant has room to develop. Check moisture at root depth and adjust irrigation to weather and soil rather than a universal schedule. As maturity approaches, inspect head, stem, or leaf development according to the crop type and harvest at the preferred size and firmness.

Before sowing Snowball Cauliflower, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

Use a dated label for Snowball Cauliflower and compare actual emergence, growth, and harvest or bloom timing with the ranges in the current record. Local soil, temperature, light, moisture, and planting date can shift results. Keep observations with the remaining packet so the next sowing can be adjusted without replacing product-specific measurements with a universal calendar.

Explore related options in our Cauliflower Growing Guide.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Family : Brassicaceae (Brassicas or Cole)
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Organic Certifier: USDA

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Cauliflower prefers nearly neutral soils rich in organic matter. Water moderately and evenly. Cauliflower can be sensitive to boron deficiencies. Lime the soil to a pH of 7.0 or higher in areas with clubroot problems.

Planting & Growing: To ensure plump heads, time indoor sowing so that plants are no more than 5 weeks old at transplant time. Sow outdoors when soil temperatures are at least 60°F. While cauliflower requires growing conditions similar to broccoli and cabbage, it can be more difficult to grow. Any interruption in growth due to underwatering or underfertilization can cause the plant to prematurely set a small, unusable head.

Harvesting & Storage: To improve flavor and color, blanch developing heads by folding and securing a few leaves over the head. Harvest while heads are tight and compact, 4-14 days after tying up the leaves.

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Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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