Cauliflower Seeds - Snowball Early
70-80 days to maturity. Brassica oleracea var. botrytis. Early Snowball Cauliflower Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom cauliflower seeds. This is suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, containers, and fields. Early Snowball produces smooth, white cauliflower heads that weigh 3-5 pounds. These medium-sized heads are 6 inches across and uniform in shape. It is great eaten raw, baked, roasted, or steamed. ~6,600 seeds/oz.
Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF
Growing Early Snowball Cauliflower in the Vegetable Garden
Cauliflower prefers cool, steady conditions. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting for spring crops, or time a late-summer sowing for fall harvest. Sow 0.5 inch deep and keep seedlings evenly moist, then harden off and transplant to the garden once nights are mild.
Space plants 18-24 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil and keep moisture consistent to prevent stress and uneven heads. Early Snowball is self-blanching, but you can gently fold outer leaves over developing heads in intense sun for the brightest white curds.
Harvesting of Early Snowball Cauliflower
Harvest when heads are compact, firm, and fully sized, ideally before the curds loosen or begin to separate. Cut the head from the main stem with a sharp knife, leaving a few wrapper leaves to protect it during handling.
About Early Snowball Cauliflower Garden Seeds
Early Snowball is a widely trusted heirloom strain bred for dense, heavy heads and dependable performance in cooler seasons. The large leaves naturally curl around the head, helping it blanch without extra labor.
Use fresh florets for roasting, steaming, and stir-fries, or blanch and freeze for easy meals later.
Tips From Our Gardeners
Cauliflower rewards consistency. Keep water steady and mulch to stabilize soil moisture, especially as heads form. If a heat wave hits, provide afternoon shade to reduce stress and help heads stay tight and smooth.
 |
- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Early Snowball Cauliflower Seeds Per Package:
- 3 g Packet - Approximately 698 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 6,600 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 26,400 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk - Approximately 105,600 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis |
| Early Snowball Cauliflower Color: | Snow white head; silvery green leaves |
| Early Snowball Cauliflower Flavor: | Mild, sweet, and buttery |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 70-80 |
| Days to Germination: | 4-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.5 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-30 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0-6.8. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler 55-75 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 4-6 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-75 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Watch for cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids, and slugs. Use row cover early, rotate crops, and water at soil level to reduce foliar disease pressure. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Cool Weather |