STEPS TO GROW CAULIFLOWER beetroot img

Step 1: Cauliflower seeds which are dark brown in color and has round shape.
Step 2: Spring and summers are the best seasons to grow them.
Step 3: Choose a pot having at least 12 inches in diameter and 16 to 18 inches across.
Step 4: Fill the pot with potting soil, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top. Place four seeds in the center of the pot and lightly cover the seeds with soil.
Step 5: Keep the soil moist but not wet. Once the seeds sprout, place the pots near a sunny window or under a grow lamp. It requires about 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 6: After the seedlings reach 2 inches tall, thin the seedlings to one plant in the pot. Keep the seedlings in six to eight hours of sun every day.Blanch your cauliflower plant when the head is 2 to 3 inches across. To do this, tie the plant's leaves together to form a shade over the head.
Step 7: The plant takes about 50 to 120 days to mature. You can harvest them once the head size is around 6 to 8 inch across.
Do not reuse the soil which is used to grow cauliflower as it will have several organisms which might affect the plants.

HEALTH BENIFITS OF CAULIFLOWER

1. Contains many nutrients
2. High in fiber
3. Good source of antioxidants
4. May aid weight loss
5. High in choline
6. Rich in sulforaphane
7. Low carb alternative to grains and legumes
8. Easy to add to your diet