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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: jesssands on August 13, 2008, 11:05:32

Title: mutant cauliflower
Post by: jesssands on August 13, 2008, 11:05:32
My friend at work last night asked if anyone knew what has happened to the cauliflowers? She bluetoothed the pics to my phone so as I could ask you good folks here today.

A good cauli, in the same bed.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/jesssands1/DSC00320Small.jpg)

The mutant Cauli

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/jesssands1/DSC00319Small.jpg)

Title: Re: mutant cauliflower
Post by: Fork on August 13, 2008, 11:43:29
The cauli as "blown" and gone to seed!

By the loks of the other it wont be long before that blows too.
Title: Re: mutant cauliflower
Post by: jesssands on August 13, 2008, 12:06:10
Oh thanks fork.
Is there a reason for this happening do you know? Something she can do to prevent it next time?
Title: Re: mutant cauliflower
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on August 13, 2008, 12:23:35
Eat it!
Title: Re: mutant cauliflower
Post by: kt. on August 13, 2008, 12:50:15
Yes it has definitely blown and gone to seed.  Only good for hen food now.  This link tells you how and why it happens.
http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/todo_now/faqs.php?id=7

How to grow cauliflower,  I need to take advice from here because mine are never a brilliant size.
http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.com/how-to-grow-cauliflower.html