Cheddar, (F1) Cauliflower Seeds

Cheddar (F1) Cauliflower Seed

Cheddar-orange curds pair novelty color with excellent flavor
Naturally high beta-carotene contributes the rich pigmentation
Productive medium plants perform especially well in fall
Domed heads make colorful roasting and raw platters

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Brassica oleracea

Days to maturity

65 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

10 Seeds

About Cheddar, (F1) Cauliflower Seed, Cauliflower Seed

The Cheddar cauliflower lives up to its name with its awesome cheddar color and great flavor! This cauliflower is a novelty, orange curd that is high in beta-carotene. A mid-size plant, domed head, and is very productive in the fall. Fun to watch grow and eat!

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/4"

Days to Germination

3–10 days

In-row plant spacing

15-24"

Row Spacing

24-36"

Plant profile

Maturity

Spring, Fall

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

30 inches

Growth Habits

Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

9,000

Color

Orange

Seed Type

Hybrid

Growing Season

Cool-Season Crop

Before Planting

Cauliflower needs full sun, fertile soil, reliable drainage, and a bed where brassicas have not grown recently. Incorporate compost and adjust pH or nutrients from a soil test, liming only when indicated. Firm the bed and harden transplants before setting them out.

Planting

Cauliflower may be direct-sown in cool weather or started indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting. Maintain about 70–75°F until germination, then give seedlings bright light and cooler conditions. Harden transplants gradually and set them out before summer heat for spring crops, or sow in midsummer for fall harvest. Thin direct-sown seedlings after true leaves develop.

Watering

Keep cauliflower evenly watered through active growth and head or stem development. Supply deep irrigation when rainfall is insufficient, avoiding drought stress, standing water, and frequent wet foliage.

Fertilizer

Support cauliflower growth with balanced nutrition and adequate nitrogen. Side-dress after establishment when needed, but avoid overapplication that encourages soft growth and delays maturity.

Harvesting

Cut cauliflower when the head is firm, compact, and fully sized but before curds loosen or discolor. Leave several wrapper leaves attached to protect the head during handling.

Tips

Mulch cauliflower to moderate soil temperature and reduce weeds. Use crop rotation and physical insect barriers early, removing covers when pollination is required or plants become crowded.

Pests & Diseases

Cauliflower is especially susceptible to black rot and also develops clubroot, downy mildew, and Alternaria. Remove plants showing V-shaped leaf lesions or foul soft rot near the curd. Plant clean transplants, keep brassica debris out of compost piles that do not heat thoroughly, and correct acidic clubroot-prone soil from test results.

Cauliflower may attract cabbageworms, loopers, aphids, flea beetles, and slugs. Inspect frequently, use physical barriers early, and choose targeted biological controls instead of broad-spectrum insecticides.