Cauliflower Guide

Cauliflower Comparison Chart

Compare every cauliflower we carry side by side. Classic white types range from extra-early Snow Crown to self-wrapping Amazing and White Magic; orange, purple and green types add color and nutrition; and baby and multi-head types suit small spaces. Cauliflower grows best in cool weather, so most varieties do well as a spring or fall crop. Tap any variety to see full details and order seed.

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50–76 days

White

Classic snow-white heads, early to late.

55–62 days

Orange

Beta-carotene-rich heads that brighten when cooked.

68–80 days

Purple & green

Bold color for markets and the kitchen.

40–70 days

Baby & multi-head

Small or multiple heads for small spaces.

White Cauliflower

Variety	Days	Color	Head	Season	Notes	Blanching
Snow Crown F1 Hybrid Organic AAS Winner	50	White	Dome, 7–8 in.	Summer, fall	Extra early; vigorous	Tie leaves
Self Blanching	65	White	Deep, smooth	Spring, fall	Good for freezing	Self-wraps
Amazing	68	White	Domed, solid	Fall	Heat & cold tolerant	Self-wraps
Snowball Y Improved	75	White	Dome, 7–8 in.	Spring, fall	Widely adapted	Tie leaves
White Magic F1 Hybrid	76	White	Dome, large	Fall, winter	Heavy, uniform heads	Self-wraps

Orange Cauliflower

Variety	Days	Color	Head	Season	Notes	Blanching
Clementine F1 Hybrid	55	Deep orange	Medium, firm	Summer, fall	Earliest orange	Not needed
Cheddar F1 Hybrid	58	Orange	Domed, medium	Fall	High in beta-carotene	Not needed
Flame Star F1 Hybrid	62	Pale orange	Medium-large	Spring, fall	Heat & stress tolerant	Not needed

Purple & Green Cauliflower

Variety	Days	Color	Head	Season	Notes	Blanching
DePurple F1 Hybrid	68	Lavender	Dense dome	Spring, fall	Keeps color cooked	Not needed
Vitaverde F1 Hybrid	71	Green	Large, heavy	Spring, fall	Heat tolerant	Not needed
Graffiti F1 Hybrid	80	Deep purple	Large	Fall	Bold purple heads	Not needed

Keep cauliflower cool and steady

Cauliflower forms its best heads in cool weather, between about 60 and 70°F. Heat, drought or stunted transplants can cause small "button" heads, so set out young, healthy plants and keep the soil evenly moist. For white types, tie or fold the leaves over the head once it is 2–3 in. across; colored types need sun and should not be blanched.

Baby & Multi-Head Cauliflower

Variety	Days	Color	Head	Season	Notes	Blanching
Baby F1 Hybrid	40	White	Mini heads	Spring, fall	Petite, tender heads	—
Bouquet F1 Hybrid	65	Cream	Small florets	Spring, fall	Bouquet-like heads	—
Multi Head F1 Hybrid	70	White	Several small	Spring, fall	Staggered harvests	—

Cauliflower Mix

Variety	Days	Color	Head	Season	Notes	Blanching
Colorful Mix	65	Mixed	Mixed	Spring, fall	Orange, purple & white	Varies

Blanching

Self-wrapsInner leaves curl over the head and shade it for you.

Tie leavesTie outer leaves over the head when it is 2–3 in. across.

Not neededColored types need sun for full color; do not blanch.

Days are from transplant and are typical values from breeders and seed trials; results vary with growing conditions. A dash (—) means no blanching information is published for that variety.