Cauliflowers
by Diane - March 22nd, 2012.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.
How many to plant? Do you like one a week? One every two weeks?
If you sow more than you need then offer them to a neighbour.
Cauliflowers at Thompson & Morgan
Cauliflower ‘Coloured Collection’ – 30 plants – 10 of each variety £14.99
This superb range of coloured cauliflowers will provide you with a variety of tastes, textures and nutritional values. Harvest coloured curds through the summer; as autumn approaches the colours become more pronounced, continuing until late November. Height: 45cm (18″). Spread: 60cm (24″).Please note: Delivery is subject to plant size, and adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules. Collection comprises:Cauliflower ‘Cheddar’ (Orange) – (Summer – autumn heading). Aptly named for its stunning yellow-orange heads containing a high level of beta carotene. Cauliflower ‘Gitano’ (Romanesco) – (Autumn heading). A Romanesco type which is one of the most nutritious brassicas you can grow. Deep green heads with an erect pyramidal curd full of spirals. Cauliflower ‘Nessie’ (white) – (Summer – autumn heading). An outstanding cauliflower producing pure white curds which wont discolour.
Cauliflower ‘Coloured Collection’ – 15 plants – 5 of each variety £9.99
This superb range of coloured cauliflowers will provide you with a variety of tastes, textures and nutritional values. Harvest coloured curds through the summer; as autumn approaches the colours become more pronounced, continuing until late November. Height: 45cm (18″). Spread: 60cm (24″).Please note: Delivery is subject to plant size, and adverse growing conditions during production may delay despatch schedules. Collection comprises:Cauliflower ‘Cheddar’ (Orange) – (Summer – autumn heading). Aptly named for its stunning yellow-orange heads containing a high level of beta carotene. Cauliflower ‘Gitano’ (Romanesco) – (Autumn heading). A Romanesco type which is one of the most nutritious brassicas you can grow. Deep green heads with an erect pyramidal curd full of spirals. Cauliflower ‘Nessie’ (white) – (Summer – autumn heading). An outstanding cauliflower producing pure white curds which wont discolour.
Coloured Cauliflower Collection B – 3 packets – 1 of each variety (45 seeds in total) £9.99
This superb range of coloured cauliflowers will provide you with a variety of tastes, textures and nutritional values. Harvest coloured curds through the summer; as autumn approaches the colours become more pronounced, continuing until late November. Height: 45cm (18″). Spread: 60cm (24″).Collection comprises:Cauliflower ‘Cheddar’ (Orange) – (Summer – autumn heading). Aptly named for its stunning yellow-orange heads containing a high level of beta carotene. Cauliflower ‘Gitano’ (Romanesco) – (Autumn heading). A Romanesco type which is one of the most nutritious brassicas you can grow. Deep green heads with an erect pyramidal curd full of spirals. Cauliflower ‘Nessie’ (white) – (Summer – autumn heading). An outstanding cauliflower producing pure white curds which wont discolour.
Cauliflower ‘Gypsy’ F1 Hybrid (Summer) – 1 packet (30 seeds) £2.99
A particularly useful variety for summer harvest, producing deep, round, white curds and without the pink tinge which can often occur on summer Cauliflowers. Cauliflower Gipsy’s vigorous habit means this variety will also perform well on less fertile soils. Ideal for exhibition. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection.