Grow creamy heads even when the chill sets in!
Snowball Y is your go-to cauliflower for cool-season success. With its compact size and self-blanching leaves, this heirloom beauty forms snowy white heads that are as smooth as butter and just as satisfying. Whether you're roasting it golden or mashing it silky, this cauliflower brings comfort food vibes straight from the garden.
Variety:Ā Snowball Y Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea)
Growth Habit:Ā Compact, cool-season annual
Height:Ā 18ā24 inches
Flavor Profile:Ā Mild, nutty, and creamy
Color:Ā Pure white, tightly packed heads
Planting Conditions:Ā Start indoors or direct sow in full sun; rich, well-drained soil preferred
Harvest Timeline:Ā 65ā75 days to mature heads
Uses:Ā Roasting, steaming, mashing, soups
Disease Resistance:Ā Self-blanching leaves protect heads from sun discoloration
Fun Fact:Ā Snowball Yās leaves naturally curl over the headālike a built-in sunhat!
If you love gardening in the shoulder seasons, Snowball Y is your cold-hardy companion. Its compact form fits snugly into raised beds or tight rows, and the creamy heads are perfect for cozy dishes like cauliflower mash or golden roasted florets. Imagine the steam rising from a freshly harvested head as you slice into its snowy perfectionāpure garden joy.
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šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Full sun with good airflow helps heads form tight and white.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Plant Ā¼ inch deep, spacing 18ā24 inches apart.
š§Ā Water Consistently:Ā Keep soil evenly moistānever soggy.
š¾Ā Thin and Maintain:Ā Mulch to retain moisture and fertilize mid-season for best growth.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Cut heads when firm and 6ā8 inches across. Donāt wait too longātheyāre best before they loosen!
