Cauliflower Snowball Early is a reliable early variety valued for its large white heads, solid texture, and excellent eating quality. It is a great choice for home gardeners wanting a productive cool-season cauliflower with clean white curds and strong kitchen versatility. This variety is noted for maturing earlier than many standard types and is well suited to cooked dishes, steaming, or serving raw with dips.
Features
- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea Botrytis
- Variety: Cauliflower Snowball Early
- Large white solid heads
- Excellent quality and flavour
- Early maturing variety
- Approx. 65 days from transplant to maturity
- Hardy
- Product code: CAUSE
Why You Should Buy
Snowball Early is an excellent option for growers looking for a dependable cauliflower that matures quickly and produces attractive white heads. Its early performance makes it especially useful for gardeners wanting a faster harvest window, while the firm heads are well suited to everyday cooking and fresh serving.
Growing Guide
Sowing window: Summer to autumn, depending on your local climate.
Sow seeds 4 mm deep either direct or for transplant in a well-drained seed raising mix. Germination usually takes 6–12 days. Space plants 45–70 cm apart and rows 75–90 cm apart. Keep moist during establishment. This variety is hardy.
Garden & Kitchen Appeal
This variety suits gardeners who want a classic white cauliflower with good flavour and practical kitchen use. The solid heads are ideal for steaming, boiling, roasting, soups, bakes, and raw vegetable platters, making Snowball Early a versatile addition to the vegetable patch.
FAQs
What makes Snowball Early different from other cauliflower varieties?
It is an early variety that matures ahead of many commonly grown types, making it a strong choice for growers wanting a quicker harvest.
How long does it take to mature?
It takes approximately 65 days from transplant to maturity.
When should I sow the seeds?
Sow from summer to autumn, depending on your local climate.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow seeds approximately 4 mm deep.
How long does germination take?
Germination usually takes 6–12 days.
How far apart should I space plants?
Space plants 45–70 cm apart, with rows 75–90 cm apart.
