Know about Early Cauliflower improved varieties, seed rate, sowing time

  • Varieties of early cauliflower such as Pusa Karthik Haybrid, Pusa Deepali, Pusa Kartiki, Pusa Ashwani, Pusa Meghna etc. are prominent.
  • 150 grams of seed per acre is sufficient for hybrid cauliflower varieties.
  • Early sowing of cauliflower is between mid May to June, which is transplanting done after 5-6 weeks.
  • Pre-sowing seeds should be treated @ 2 gram Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram 37.5% WP per kg seed or Trichoderma viride @ 5 grams per kg seed.  
  • Seeds are sown in beds. The beds should be 3 x 6 meters in size, which are 10 to 15 cm above the ground.
  • The distance between the two beds should be 70 cm. So that inter-operation can be done easily. 
  • The nursery beds should have a smooth and flat surface.
  • The problem of water logging can be overcome by constructing high beds in heavy land.
  • While making nursery beds, add FYM to the land @ 8-10 kg per square meter.
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