Paxton is a compact F1 cauliflower hybrid bred for speed and reliability, reaching harvest in just 67 days. This frost-hardy variety thrives in hardiness zones 3 through 11, making it accessible to gardeners across most of North America. Its tight, uniform heads and crown rot resistance deliver consistent results, whether you're planning spring crops in cool weather or fall harvests when temperatures begin to drop.
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Paxton's real strength lies in its 67-day sprint to harvest combined with genuine frost tolerance, letting you push the season both ways without gambling on weather. The compact growth habit means it slots neatly into smaller garden spaces, and its crown rot resistance provides peace of mind in seasons when moisture management becomes tricky. For gardeners tired of cauliflower varieties that bolt in heat or struggle with inconsistency, this F1 hybrid rewards careful timing with reliable, uniform heads.
Paxton cauliflower is grown for the edible flowering head, roasted whole, chopped into steaks, or broken into florets for curries and stir-fries. Its compact size and quick maturity suit both market gardeners working with tight rotations and home gardeners looking to fit multiple harvests into a single season.
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Sow seeds in 72-cell plug flats, keeping soil at least 70°F (21°C) until germination. After sprouting, cool seedlings to around 60°F (16°C). Transplant outdoors when seedlings are 4 to 5 weeks old; older, stressed plants do not perform as well as actively growing young plants.
Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are no older than 4 to 5 weeks old. Space plants 18 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart. Harden plants carefully by gradually increasing cold exposure before transplanting out. For spring crops, time transplanting so plants mature before summer heat arrives. For fall crops, transplant in mid to late summer for autumn harvest.
Harvest Paxton cauliflower at 67 days from transplanting. Cut the main head when it reaches full size but before the curds begin to separate or discolor. For gardeners seeking extended harvest, remove the central head and allow side shoots to develop for smaller secondary heads.
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