Large White Variety
Snow Crown Cauliflower stands as a dependable early variety that brings fresh white heads to your table in just 50 days from transplant. This F1 hybrid thrives in the cooler temperatures that challenge many vegetables, preferring growing conditions around 55°F where other crops might struggle. With its compact bush habit and reliable performance, Snow Crown delivers classic cauliflower flavor while fitting neatly into smaller garden spaces with 12-inch spacing between plants.
Full Sun
Low
3-10
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Perennial
Moderate
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What sets Snow Crown apart is its remarkable speed and cold tolerance, maturing in as little as 50 days while preferring the crisp conditions of spring and fall growing seasons. This early variety excels where hot weather defeats other cauliflowers, making it perfect for extending your harvest window. The nutritious heads pack impressive levels of vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate into dense, tight florets that store beautifully for weeks when kept properly chilled.
Snow Crown cauliflower shines in both traditional and modern kitchens, steaming beautifully for a classic side dish or transforming into a low-carb, low-calorie substitute for mashed potatoes when steamed and mashed. The dense, tight florets hold their shape well through cooking, making them excellent for roasting, pickling, or freezing after a quick blanch in lightly salted water.
Sow seeds in 72-cell plug flats 4-6 weeks before transplanting, keeping soil temperature at least 70°F until germination, then maintaining 60°F thereafter. Seedlings develop best when transplanted at 4-5 weeks old, as older plants become stressed and perform poorly.
Transplant actively growing seedlings no older than 4-5 weeks into the garden, hardening them carefully by gradually increasing cold exposure before moving outdoors. For spring crops, transplant early varieties when soil conditions allow. Fall crops should be started indoors in May and transplanted to the garden in June or July.
Direct seed from April through June, though this method is not recommended for fall plantings. Plant seeds at the bottom of furrows and cover with loose soil or sifted compost, adding 25-35 days to maturity calculations compared to transplanted crops.
Harvest Snow Crown when heads reach 6-8 inches in diameter with tight, dense florets that feel firm to the touch. Cut with a clean, sharp knife while keeping some protective leaves around the head. Remove any heads that have started to open even if they seem too small, as overmature florets begin to separate and develop a coarse, ricey appearance that signals the harvest window has passed.
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