1. Start early type red cabbage seeds indoors eight weeks prior to the last frost. Using potting mix in peat pots, bury seeds to a depth of < inch. Sow three seeds per pot.
2. Initially, water thoroughly. Once the seeds have sprouted, keep the seedlings lightly moist but not wet.
3. Using grow lamps, provide at least 14 hours of light per day.
Once your plants have three leaves your cauliflower will be ready to plant outside. This should be about 4 weeks before the last frost for early types.
4. Choose a sunny location. The soil should be rich, moist, and well drained.
5. Transplant on a cloudy day or in the evening to reduce the risk of initial sun scorch.
6. Provide 6 to 12 spacing between plants and 12 to 24 spacing between rows.
7. Spread a thick layer of straw mulch around the plants. Keep the soil evenly moist. Water deeply during dry spells to encourage deep root development.
8. Fertilize with compost tea once every two weeks. Side-dress seedlings with rich compost 3 weeks after planting.
9. Harvest the mature heads when they are firm. Use a knife to cut the main stem.
2. Initially, water thoroughly. Once the seeds have sprouted, keep the seedlings lightly moist but not wet.
3. Using grow lamps, provide at least 14 hours of light per day.
4. Choose a sunny location. The soil should be rich, moist, and well drained.
5. Transplant on a cloudy day or in the evening to reduce the risk of initial sun scorch.
6. Provide 6 to 12 spacing between plants and 12 to 24 spacing between rows.
7. Spread a thick layer of straw mulch around the plants. Keep the soil evenly moist. Water deeply during dry spells to encourage deep root development.
8. Fertilize with compost tea once every two weeks. Side-dress seedlings with rich compost 3 weeks after planting.
9. Harvest the mature heads when they are firm. Use a knife to cut the main stem.
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