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Snow Crown
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. botrytis
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 50 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
This hybrid shows unusual seedling vigor. Good quality, medium-size heads whether harvested in summer or fall. Good tolerance to moderate fall frost (25-32°F/-4-0°C). AAS Winner. NOTE: When grown under fertility or moisture stress all cauliflower, but particularly Snow Crown, can show a purplish coloration on the undersides of the heads. Unsized seed.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in mid-summer for fall harvest
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.8). Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, flea beetles, aphids. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew, powdery mildew.