Cauliflower - Bora - 270 seeds

Description:
Bora is an extremely early and highly productive cauliflower variety. It develops compact heads that are tightly enclosed by leaves, which protect them well. The heads are white and have excellent resistance to discoloration. This variety is ideal for immediate consumption after harvest, but can also be stored for a short time or frozen.

Packaging Information:
One packet contains 1 gram of seeds, which corresponds to approximately 270 seeds. (+/- 20%)

How to grow Cauliflower - Bora from seed

Pre-cultivation in greenhouse

1. Sowing depth: 0.5 cm.
2. Sowing time: February – March.
3. Sowing instructions:
   • Sow the seeds in seed boxes or small pots filled with well-drained soil.
   • Place the seed in a bright, warm area with a temperature of around 15-20°C.
   • Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seeds usually germinate within 7–10 days.

Direct sowing outdoors

1. Sowing time: April – May (when the risk of frost is over).
2. Sowing depth: 0.5 cm.
3. Spacing: Place the seeds about 40 cm apart in rows and leave 40 cm between rows.

Planting of pre-cultivated plants

1. Planting time: April – May (when the plants are about 10–15 cm high and the risk of frost is over).
2. Plant distance: 40 x 40 cm.
3. Location: A sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil that is evenly moist.

Care and maintenance

1. Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot periods.
2. Fertilization:
   • Fertilize regularly with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote leaf and head development.
3. Protection:
   • If the sun is strong, you can protect the cauliflower heads by folding over the leaves to avoid discoloration.

Harvest

1. Harvest period: June – July.
2. Harvest tips:
   • Harvest the head when it is compact and has reached full size, but before it begins to crack or flower.
   • Use a sharp knife to cut off the head, leaving a few leaves to protect it during storage.