Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$3.00
Mature Plant Size: 18-24″x18-24″
Days to Harvest: 68-80 days
Cheddar Cauliflower produces striking bright orange curds packed with extra beta-carotene, holding its color through cooking and adding visual pop to any harvest. It performs much like white cauliflower but rewards the garden with color.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Cheddar Cauliflower transplants are grown for strong curd development and vivid orange color suited to Austin’s cool-season beds.
8 in stock
Consistent, even moisture is essential; drought stress causes small, bitter curds
Water 2-3 times weekly
Feed every 2-3 weeks with balanced organic fertilizer; more nitrogen-hungry than broccoli
Unlike white cauliflower, orange types do not need blanching (tying leaves over the curd) — sunlight enhances the color
Harvest when curds are tight and full-sized
Cabbage worms and loopers (use row cover or Bt)
Aphids
Poorly-formed curds from heat stress during head initiation
Fall planting is the most reliable window; cauliflower is generally fussier about consistent cool weather than broccoli
No blanching needed for this orange type, unlike traditional white cauliflower
Primary planting window; transplant in late summer for best curd development
Tolerates light frost; protect curds in hard freezes
Secondary planting window; race to harvest before heat arrives
Not recommended; heat causes poor curd formation
Late summer for fall harvest (August-September); late winter for spring harvest (January-February)
Ideal soil temperatures: 55-75 F
Full sun
Minimum 6 hours daily
18-24 inches apart
Well-draining, fertile soil high in organic matter
Compost-amended beds preferred
pH 6.0-7.0
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep consistently moist through curd formation
Cauliflower is generally considered non-toxic to:
Large quantities may cause gas or digestive upset.
