Heirloom Seeds & Poultry
1878 230th Street, Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2299
CAULIFLOWER
Culture is similar to broccoli, but be careful to not stunt or slow the growth rate of the plants down. The more rapid they grow the better chance you have for a decent crop. Very fertile soil and proper growing conditions translate into a great crop,. Do not stunt the transplants and let them”button up” or your yield will be dismal. Cauliflower here in Iowa is a challenging crop. You need to have the transplants at a nice 4 inch size when the weather is just right, no more hard freezes and yet not so late that it is getting in the 90's. (Approximately 250 seeds/pkt.) UPDATED FOR 2025
All Year Round
All Year Round- 75 days- Large, tight head. Keeps in good condition for a long time. A good type for freezing. Pkt. $2.50
Early Snowball
Early Snowball- 65 days- Creamy white, firm head, dependable yield. Does best form a early spring planting. Keep the soil very fertile and don’t let the plants get stunted for the best yields. Pkt. $1.50
Igloo
Igloo- 70 days- Late, stove pipe type, heavy solid heads. This variety works best in areas that have long cool periods and not rapid heat up to summer weather. Dense foliage. Pkt. $2.50
Self-Blanching
Self-Blanching- 80 days- Plants tend to need less care to get to blanching stage. Pkt. $1.50
Verde di Macerta
Verde di Macerta - 85 days - Large, vigorous plants, beautiful bright green color.An Italian variety. Pkt. $2.00
Violetta Italia
Violetta Italia - 85 days - Large, vigorous plants, beautiful purple color that blanches to green. Needs cold period to induce head formation. This one is best in areas where it is overwintered. Pkt. $2.00