rabi

Cauliflower

फूल गोभी / Phool Gobi

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis · Brassicaceae

Requires consistent moisture and cool temperatures for good curd development. Boron deficiency causes hollow stem — a common organic management issue.

At a Glance

Duration

100 days

Organic Yield

20-28 t/ha

Organic Premium

+35%

Water Need

medium

pH Range

6 – 6.8

Soil Type

loam, sandy-loam

Nutrient Requirements

N

Nitrogen

100-120 kg/ha

P

Phosphorus

50 kg/ha

K

Potassium

60 kg/ha

Organic Farming Protocol

1

Nursery

Trichoderma seedling mix treatment.

2

Transplant

Vermicompost + bone meal in planting hole.

3

Curd initiation

Borax 0.1% foliar to prevent hollow stem.

4

Caterpillar control

Bt spray, handpicking.

5

Curd blanching

Tie outer leaves over curd to maintain white color.

Common Pests & Diseases

🐛 diamond back moth🐛 aphids🍃 black rot🍃 downy mildew cauliflower