Cauliflower Clipper Seeds

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Cauliflower Clipper is an early, vigorous variety, producing high quality curds with good white colour and resistance to pinking. It has a Medium to large frame and is best grown on moisture retentive soil.

Sow in October into pots, overwinter in a cold frame or greenhouse and plant out early spring for cutting cauliflowers May to June.

Average Packet Contents: 20 Seeds

Clipper replaces Maybach in our range.

 

General Cauliflower Seeds Growing Tips

Seed Sowing

Cauliflower Clipper is a bit of a unique variety in that the seeds can be sown in October for over-wintering in cell trays for planting out early spring.

For best results sow under cover using seed trays or modular trays. The latter will ensure the plant’s roots are not disturbed, making for quicker growing and healthier plants. Use a seed compost to fill the trays and sow the seed sparingly over the surface of the compost. Cover the seeds with fine sifted compost or vermiculite to a depth of about 1cm then lightly tamp the surface using a flat compost presser. Gently water the seed boxes using a watering can with a fine rose attachment.

To speed up the germination process, seed trays can be placed into a propagation unit at a temperature of 15C. All seeds should then germinate within 4-7 days. Once large enough to handle, transplant individual seedlings into 75cm pots and move to a cooler position with plenty of light.

Planting Out

Water the seedlings about an hour before transplanting. For seedlings grown outdoors, use a hand fork to loosen the soil around the seedlings taking care not to damage the delicate roots. Individual seedlings can be transplanted using a trowel or a furrow can be created using a string line and the edge of a hoe or spade. Space out the plants 60cm apart and 60cm between rows for large heads, and 30cm apart both ways for mini heads. Ensure the soil around the seedlings is well firmed down so plants are adequately supported.

Once your seedlings have been transplanted, water well with a watering can with a fine rose attachment.

General After Care

It’s important to water young plants regularly to ensure they do not dry out and to achieve an even and healthy growth rate. Remove any weeds, which grow between the plants and rows to discourage pests and maintain soil moisture. As plants become established a light sprinkling of general fertiliser every 2-3 weeks will help them develop healthy leaves and florets. However, avoid any fertilisers that contain high percentages of nitrogen as this will encourage excessive leaf growth at the expense or flower heads. A liquid vegetable fertiliser applied at every other watering is an excellent alternative.