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Cauliflower is believed to be difficult to grow. If you
want to successful in growing cauliflower you need to put efforts as
well as proper knowledge.
In this sense, you need to know the necessary information about cauliflower farming.
If you are planning to start a garden, never attempt to grow cauliflower. Although it offers plenty of nutrients but it is difficult to grow and maintain. However, if you want to give it a try, make sure to know first the necessary things so that you will not waste your time and effort in growing cauliflower. As much as possible you should learn the preparation, sowing as well as proper care for the plant.
Preparation
Cauliflower planting is a very complex thing to do. It is because
this vegetable requires uninterrupted growth otherwise it will result to
premature developing of small head. In order to avoid any problem in
growing, it is necessary to ensure proper preparation of the soil. Keep
in mind that most failures in growing this crop are the result of
improper and inadequate preparation of the soil.
In this sense, it is essential to prepare the soil and ensure that it has the right pH. It requires 6.5 pH soils and even if the soil is fertile, you need to apply commercial fertilizer. Make sure that the soil does not contain much water otherwise you should drain it before planting. Likewise, the soil should have organic elements or you can use organic fertilizers or compost.
In this sense, it is essential to prepare the soil and ensure that it has the right pH. It requires 6.5 pH soils and even if the soil is fertile, you need to apply commercial fertilizer. Make sure that the soil does not contain much water otherwise you should drain it before planting. Likewise, the soil should have organic elements or you can use organic fertilizers or compost.
Sowing
Cauliflower cannot withstand harsh weather. That is why before
planting you should ensure planting the seeds after the last stretch of
the frost. In the same manner, before planting the cauliflower in the
field you should sow first the seed at least 6 weeks. Set the plants in
the field ensuring the proper distances from each plant. When
transplanting the seedlings into the garden you should ensure that the
temperature should be about 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Care
It is not enough just to set the seedling into the field. If you want
to obtain good harvest you should give proper care to your plants.
Regular cultivating the soil is needed to prevent weeds from emerging.
You need also to give enough amount of nitrogen so that the cauliflower
will develop well. Likewise, you should water the plant with the
adequate amount of water or you can use a starter solution. It is also important to examine the leaves for any infestation of aphids and worms. In case there are insects, the best thing to do is to do dusting or spraying.
In addition, in cauliflower farming you need to be aware of the possible diseases that may interfere on the growth of the crop. Clubroot is the most common disease that may affect cauliflower and it should be prevented otherwise it will remain in the soil for about 7 years. Similarly, you should check and monitor the heads so that you will know the right time cutting the heads.
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