There is no analogue to cauliflower in the natural environment. This is the answer to the question why cauliflower does not grow in a summer cottage or on a household plot. It was first cultivated in Syria, its spread to Europe, Asia and Russia began several centuries ago. Later, several varieties were created that were adapted to life in harsh cultural conditions. They steadily begin to bloom, and soon a curly head of a dietary plant appears on the site.
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An unusual feature of the culture is that it is not the roots or fruit that are eaten. Of interest to the gardener is the unopened inflorescence that forms from the ovary. The normal development of the plant stops at a certain stage, continuing its growth in a certain proportion.We see the formation of the stem and inflorescence. It is framed by lush leaves that protect it from the effects of adverse environmental factors.
general information
So why doesn’t cauliflower set and what to do in this case? What measures need to be taken and what should you pay attention to first?
It is necessary to take into account the nuances of the growth of cauliflower, which must be grown taking into account several factors:
- Seeds. It is impossible to see what is inside the beautiful bag. Here you can rely on luck and good knowledge about growing a particular crop. How quickly the growth progresses, the formation of the general shape, and for the fruit the initial setting of inflorescences is already half the success for such a capricious plant. The only thing a beginning gardener can think of is to carefully review the description of the variety and read about the features of growing the crop.
- Care. Some gardeners use the expressions heads of cabbage or stalk, which is fundamentally incorrect. We have established inflorescences, which is the goal of any gardener. Plant care involves carefully following the instructions for growing a particular variety.
- Temperature. Some crops do not develop well at temperatures above +18 degrees. If the temperature regime is observed, the ovary forms well, growth slows down somewhat, but stability appears.
- Humidity. The culture grows well at normal humidity in the range of 40 - 60 percent. We are talking about adapted varieties, including early ones, adapted to the conditions of Europe or Asia.
- Watering. If you regularly water the plant, this guarantees good development: cauliflower does not like drought - it is a moisture-loving plant. It consumes a lot of water from the soil to form powerful leaves, stems and inflorescences.We need to carefully consider this issue. It is necessary to grow the plant without losing the head, otherwise the time for its formation will be irretrievably lost.
- Fertilizers. If the inflorescences do not set, they begin to overfeed the plant with various fertilizers. This is the main mistake of many beginning gardeners. A lack of nutrients in the soil is not a hindrance for the cabbage head, but an excess leads to the active formation of lateral leaves that are not eaten. You can create an optimal feeding schedule - in this case, the tied inflorescences will develop stably.
After the formation of flowers, it is recommended to pay attention to the formation of the head. Direct rays of the sun can harm the plant. Cabbage must be protected from direct exposure to sunlight. You just need to break the top rosette foliage and direct it towards the center.
In this case, sunlight goes to the side of the cabbage and is partially scattered. But usually they use a less traumatic method, tying the foliage in the center of the head, observing the further growth of the crop.
Beneficial features
Several centuries ago, Syrian cabbage could be seen on the tables of wealthy people. It was inaccessible to ordinary workers, since it could not be established stably, and its cultivation became time-consuming. The beneficial properties of the exotic guest from distant Syria were already appreciated, because cabbage has practically no contraindications. Previously, it was difficult to grow a crop, in particular, to choose the conditions under which inflorescences would form.
Today, cauliflower is used in many restaurants, cafes and dietary food outlets.Thanks to the efforts of breeders, it can be grown in private households and eaten along with other vegetables and fruits. Like its sister, white cabbage, cauliflower is included in many dishes.
It is fried, stewed, baked with cheese, marinated and even made into cutlets. It is especially useful for lovers of dietary food: the established inflorescences contain a small amount of calories and a whole range of minerals and vitamins.
In terms of nutrient content, cauliflower can completely cover the daily requirement of the human body. It is important for gardeners to know the conditions under which the inflorescences were formed and to follow the rules for maintaining the crop.
By ensuring harmonious development of cauliflower, good levels of nutrients are achieved:
- Vitamin A. When normal, the body will begin to experience improvements in the functioning of the immune system. Necessary for proper functioning of vision.
- B vitamins. It is recommended to start taking these vitamins when weakness appears in the body. In order for lethargy and drowsiness to go away, vigor and the desire to work to appear, a full-fledged metabolism is necessary. B vitamins release energy at the cellular level.
- Vitamin C. Plants grow with a small amount of vitamin C. You can determine it by taste: when eaten, you can feel the sour taste of the product.
- Vitamin E. Excellent antioxidant. Helps correct the situation with cancer cells in the body, participates in oxidative processes. Protects cells from damage.
- Vitamin H (biotin). Helps with nervous system disorders, prevents the causes of depression. Regulates the metabolism of proteins and fats in the body.
- Vitamin U. Promotes tissue regeneration in case of ulcers of internal organs.
A whole range of micro- and macroelements are found in the curly head of this unusual plant. All this is formed as a result of a set of cultivation activities, which includes crop irrigation.
It is not recommended to water cabbage by sprinkling - I attribute this limitation to the presence of a large area of lateral foliage. Drops of moisture remain on it, which, when irradiated by sunlight, concentrate the rays into one narrow beam, causing the surface of the foliage to becomeThe growth is burning through.
