There are 2-3 plants in each 4.5" pot.
Although we recommend planting these in a clump of 2-3 as they are in their containers, you may if you prefer, very carefully, separate these plants if you wish to spread them out. Keep in mind that damage to the roots can occur and may kill the plants.
Cauliflower is easy to grow as long as you watch out for worms which can be controlled with organic BT worm killer by spraying underneath all of the leaves on a regular routine of every week or two during the early growth period or cover plants with row cover to prevent the Cabbage worm butterfly from laying its eggs on the leaves.
?While brassicas will survive a frost, a heavy freeze (below 25 degrees) may damage the plant and frosts can burn the heads.? Set plants approx. 16" apart in full sun and make sure to keep them well watered if weather is dry and mulch with leaves or other materials to protect the roots and keep soil cool.? Row cover will also help prevent early frost damage.
Pick cauliflower when the heads are full, but before the curds begin to separate. Cut through the stem under the head, leaving a few "wrapper" leaves for protection. Curds bruise easily, so handle with care. Before eating or storing cauliflower, soak it in lightly salted water, (1 to 2 tablespoons of salt per gallon for 30 minutes to drive out any unnoticed cabbage worms that may be hiding in the heads. Cauliflower will keep for one to two weeks in the refrigerator if wrapped in plastic.
