{"product_id":"cauliflower-snowball-y","title":"Cauliflower, Snowball Y","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-block-AbU93RXFhMGlzeUJ5O__product_title_ga7dFw\" class=\"shopify-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-small mt-1.5 italic\"\u003eBrassica oleracea, \u003cem\u003eVariety: botrytis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-block-AK0dXeUZWQkcrTWJpY__product_description_WhiAk9\" class=\"shopify-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg text-small font-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI selected this variety for our LA gardeners because its flavorful, 6\" snow-white heads will be ready to harvest in just 70 to 80 days from transplant. This means 'Snowball Y' is successful in short-season areas. This is an ideal quality for LA area gardeners that want to grow cool weather crops in an area with a relatively short cold season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves naturally curl nicely around the heads providing self-blanching and protection from sun scald. Mature heads hold well in the garden, so they don't all have to be picked at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Spacing: 18'-24\" apart allows for good air circulation to prevent disease (mildew)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun Exposure: Full sun, 6 - 8 hours direct sunlight daily, with partial shade, or filtered light in the afternoon in hot climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 45 - 75 .Tolerates light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Needs rich, well draining soil, with a pH level between 6-7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmendments: Rich compost, well-rotted manure, bone meal. If pH falls below 6, apply lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater: 1 to 2 inches water weekly. Keep soil evenly moist at all times, but not water-logged. Irregular watering can lead to poor head development and bitter flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarv\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eest: in 70 to 80 days, when heads are firm and compact, 6\" - 8\" across. Harvest heads in the morning, if possible, and when buds are tight. Cut stalk below the head. Dunk heads in ice water to reduce any \"field heat\" and increase storage time. Allow to drain before storing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAGES OF GROWTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0-3 weeks: Seedling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-6 weeks: Vegetative Growth. Rapid leaf expansion and growth. Sturdy stem and increasingly lobed foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6-8 weeks after transplant: Head formation. Central curds begin clustering together, forming a white head. Outer leaves continue growing to protect developing head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10-12 weeks: Maturation and harvest-ready at 4\" - 6\" diameter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lELoCXBfNuA?si=gzKFHyL61c09c7Q2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLICK HERE to see the Cauliflower's Growth Stages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sacred Earth Farms","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":67164330623051,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-pack","offer_id":67164330655819,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1738\/4997\/files\/Cauliflower_-_Snowball_YwithLEAVES_95bd3ab0-d63e-4929-b530-e29abe4a880c.jpg?v=1790718154","url":"https:\/\/sacredearthfarm.org\/products\/cauliflower-snowball-y","provider":"Sacred Earth Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}