Cauliflower
Oncrop Product Highlights
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Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
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Variety: Cauliflower White / Phool Gobhi (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
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Compact & Tender Curd: Produces dense, snow-white, compact curds surrounded by lush green leaves with a mild, sweet flavor. Essential for sabzi, parathas, pakodas, curries, and roasts.
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Versatile & Productive Choice: Exceptionally suited for sunny terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 12–15 inches depth), raised garden beds, and backyard plots.
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Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Scientific Name | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis |
| Category | Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden |
| Sowing Season | Best from August to November (main winter season in India); early varieties in May to July. |
| Sunlight | Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight). |
| Germination Rate | 80%+ tested quality |
| Germination Time | 5 to 10 days |
| Maturity / First Harvest | 65 to 85 days after transplanting |
Planting & Care Instructions
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Soil Preparation: Prepare rich, fertile, well-draining sandy-loam soil. Potting mix: equal parts fine garden soil, cocopeat, and compost or vermicompost. Maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
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Sowing: Start seeds in seedling trays or small cups, sowing 0.5 cm ($\frac{1}{4}$ inch) deep. Keep the soil moist in a semi-shaded spot until germination.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Water directly at the root base to keep leaves and developing curds dry.
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Spacing & Care: Transplant 30–35 day old seedlings (with 4–5 true leaves) into final pots or beds spaced 1.5 to 2 feet (45–60 cm) apart. Provide blanching (cover the developing white curd loosely with outer leaves) to preserve its creamy white color and protect it from harsh sunlight. Feed every 2 weeks with balanced organic fertilizer or nitrogen-rich liquid manure until curds start forming. Use neem oil spray for pest management against aphids and caterpillars.
Why Choose Oncrop Cauliflower White?
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Gourmet Home Harvest: Yields fresh, chemical-free, nutrient-dense cauliflower heads straight from your home garden.
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High Performance Variety: Conditioned for reliable curd initiation and solid growth across Indian growing regions.
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Terrace & Container Friendly: Ideal for balcony gardeners using grow bags or standard pots.