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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 25, 2011
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    It sounds like the soil has too much nitrogen. have the soil tested, and add some phosphorous to offset the nitrogen.

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    Nikki on
    March 2, 2011
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    It is hard to say what may have eaten the heads. The common culprits would be deer, squirrels or rabbits. Many of these animals are searching for anything edible to eat in the winter and will eat anything they find.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 14, 2011
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    You may want to look into blanching your cauliflower heads. Brown cauliflower heads typically mean that the heads are too old. But what may be happening in your case is that the cauliflower does not look white and you are not aware that it needs to be harvested. Blanching may help.

    This article will give more info on fig care:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm

    Fig trees do not fruit typically until their 3rd year and up to their 5th year, so you may see fruit this year.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    April 27, 2011
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    It is not a silly question. They grow close to the ground like a cabbage. the cauliflower head will have leaves growing on the edges. These leaves get tied over top of the head to blanch the head and give it a milder taste. You can also simply cover the head with a bag a few days before you harvest to blanch it that way.

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    Nikki on
    April 29, 2011
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    You need to tie the leaves over the head to blanch it. Do not cut the floret. This will cause the plant to grow a scattered shaped head instead of a tight head.

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    Nikki on
    May 17, 2011
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    You can try placing the entire head in pantyhose or other suitable nylon stocking until ready for harvesting.

    Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/how-to-grow-broccoli.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cauliflower/growing-cauliflower.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 26, 2011
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    Spring-planted cauliflower heads should be covered or blanched when 2 inches in diameter to exclude light and produce pure white heads. To blanch, tie the outer leaves up and over the developing head.

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