purple cauli's

[kimbobill]

My cauli's have started to go to seed and some are going purple! They are meant to be autumn giants and are about 6 inches in diameter and have been really tasty, it's just I thought that being giants I could leave them in the ground to get bigger rather than have cauli's every night at the beginning of August. it's the purple that get's me are they still edible?

[kimbobill]

[pumkinlover]

hmm not sure I think the dry weather could be to blame. - or they are not what they should be- or they may go to seed quickly! I would get them eaten if they are nice.

Someone may come along with more info with luck ;)

[Jeannine]

The purpler is not uncommon, not a disease, but to prevent it protect the heads by wrapping the leaves over them,break a big leaf and fold it over the white head,uncovered  it is more likely, yes they are edible but it will show up more when cooked.

XX Jeannine

[plainleaf]

in future you could try one of self blanching varieties.

[kimbobill]

Thanks for all the replies, as usual good advice :)