Sierra Madre – Cauliflower Seed

Description

Sierra Madre is a high-performing, hybrid cauliflower variety that stands out for its uniformity, excellent disease resistance, and outstanding quality. It produces compact, dense heads with pristine white florets. Known for its reliability and early maturing nature, it’s perfect for growers seeking a quick harvest with strong market appeal.

Key Features:

Type: Hybrid cauliflower.

Head Quality: Compact, dense, and uniform white heads.

Maturity: Fast-growing with a dependable harvest window.

Disease Resistance: Strong tolerance against common cauliflower diseases.

Size: Medium to large heads with a well-formed, tight structure.

Specifications:

Maturity: 55–75 days after transplanting.

Plant Height: 18–24 inches.

Head Weight: Typically 1.5–2.5 pounds per head.

Plant Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart in rows with 30–36 inches between rows.

Growing Instructions:

Planting Time: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date or directly sow outdoors after the threat of frost has passed.

Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Incorporate compost or well-aged manure to promote strong growth.

Watering: Regular, deep watering is critical. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Sunlight: Full sun is essential for maximum growth and uniform head development.

Spacing: Thin seedlings to give each plant enough space to develop its head.

Mulching: Use mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture and prevent weed competition.

Harvesting: Harvest once the heads have formed firm, compact clusters of white florets and are about 6–8 inches in diameter.