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04 Mar 18, Scott (Australia - temperate climate)

Can I grow cauliflower next to silverbeet in the same bed?

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02 May 18, Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Yes, I've grown it before next to silverbeet

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13 Oct 17, John Hansen (Australia - temperate climate)

My cauliflowers are flowering but are not forming tight clusters more like separate pinheads. Planted in May 2017. Thank you

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13 Oct 17, Lewis (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi! Great article on cauliflowers, thanks! I'm in Melbourne, and I planted out my cauli as seedlings from Diggers in early July. One of the caulis went to head at the end of august, but none of the others are showing any signs of heading up. I've considered feeding them with seaweed emulsion, but I'm worried that will just promote more leaves. My broccoli has been and gone which I planted at the same time. It's starting to get warm, so I'm worried they've missed their moment? Do you think I should leave them longer or chop them out for the summer crop? Many thanks!! Lewis

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16 Oct 17, Lewis (Australia - temperate climate)

Oops! I meant I planted them in early June!! Thanks

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04 Mar 18, Scott (Australia - temperate climate)

Plant them around April or May for best results. Feed them once a week with charlie carp or seasol and make sure they get plenty of water in between. good luck!

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16 Oct 17, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I don't know about where you live, but we have had quite a warm winter. So I think it has to do with the weather. I had the same problem with broccoli and savoy cabbage. Probably better to plant in April May. I use to try and grow caulies but gave up. Huge plants and no heads.

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21 Jul 17, Rob (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Not realy a good plan, the old leaves both provide some nutrients and protect the flower from sun damage insects even bird guanu and if you've got kids they find it good fun to keep looking for the first flowers.when they do finally find them its a great moment as there is that success feeling, that adds to the fun and enjoyment of gardening

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24 Jun 17, Stuart worsfold (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My cauliflowers and cabbages were planted about 6 weeks ago. They have grown huge with early foliage but not starting to heart yet. Can I cut the older leaves off and would it encourage them to heart faster

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26 Jun 17, Mike (Australia - temperate climate)

I have the same problem - too much N and probably too much water. My plants struggled to get above surrounding plants and then took off. We are too good to our plants. I have stopped watering them to try and make them go to seed (heads). Take a few bottom leaves off.

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