Cauliflower autumn giant
Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis L.
Autumn Giant cauliflower: late, hardy variety with very large white heads. Productive, frost-tolerant and excellent for autumn menus.
Description
Cauliflower Autumn Giant – Brassica oleracea
Introduction
The Autumn Giant cauliflower is a robust, late-season variety prized for its very large, dense, pure-white heads. Ideal for September–November harvests, it tolerates early frost and offers a fine texture and mild flavor that works well raw or cooked.
Origins and botanical family
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Origin: Mediterranean origins; later selected for late cropping in northern Europe.
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Family: Brassicaceae.
Selected for size and cold tolerance; a favorite in European vegetable gardens for late-season production.
Description and features
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Height: 50–70 cm
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Heads: very large, compact, white
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Foliage: broad, blue-green, protective
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Texture: firm, fine
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Taste: mild, slightly sweet
Sowing and growing conditions
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Sow: April–June (indoors or in seedbeds)
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Transplant: 5–6 weeks after germination
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Sowing depth: ~1 cm
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Soil: rich, deep, moist but well-drained
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Exposure: full sun
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Spacing: 50–70 cm between plants
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Watering: regular, even moisture
Care
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Weed and mulch to conserve moisture
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Protect from slugs, aphids and caterpillars (nets or organic controls)
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Light earthing or support for stability if needed
Harvest
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Period: September–November
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Harvest sign: head firm and fully formed
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Yield: 3–5 kg/m² under good conditions
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Post-harvest: process quickly or store briefly under cool conditions
Garden use
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Position as a late-season bed crop
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Good companions: leeks, lettuce, late brassicas
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Practice crop rotation to avoid soilborne problems
Culinary uses
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Serve raw as florets, steamed, roasted or in gratins
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Keeps shape well when cooked; impressive whole presentations
Practical tips
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Avoid water stress to prevent loose heads — keep moisture even.
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Blanching: fold leaves over head to protect whiteness and texture.
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Harvest before heavy frosts or protect with fleece.
The Autumn Giant is a top pick for gardeners seeking large, late-season heads. Robust, productive and culinary-friendly — perfect for autumn harvests.
Features
- Common name : Cauliflower Autumn Giant
- Category : vegetable
- Time to sow seeds : mid-April to mid-June
- Harvest : after 210 days
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8711117022206
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