Snowball cauliflower seeds produce a short-stemmed plant with a compact, round white head and earlier harvest than traditional varieties. Suited to open-field cultivation, it gives uniform, good-quality heads when correct spacing and regular crop care are followed – a good choice for growers who want early production and firm heads for fresh use and cooking.
Key Features
- Early variety with relatively fast production
- Compact, round white head of good quality
- Short-stemmed plant that is easy to manage in the field
- High purity for uniform growth
- Suitable for open-field cultivation
- Consistent production under suitable growing conditions
Specifications
- Crop: Cauliflower
- Variety: Palla di neve X
- Type: Non-hybrid
- Purity: 98%
- Germination rate: 75%
- Net weight: 2 g
- Registration no.: S000304305050001
- Growing system: Open field
- Seed treatment: Metalaxyl
- Producer: Hortus srl – Italy
- Country of origin: Italy
Directions for Use
- Sow first in seedling trays
- Sowing depth: about 0.5–1 cm
- Germination starts within 7–12 days, depending on temperature
- Transplant once seedlings have 4–6 true leaves
- Recommended spacing (per pack): 60 × 40 cm between plants and rows
- Regular irrigation is needed to form a firm head
Planting Season in Saudi Arabia
- Best grown in the mild and cool season
- Temperate regions: September to February
- Avoid sowing during periods of high temperature
Harvest Time
- Harvest when the head is fully formed and reaches the right size, before the florets begin to separate – usually August to November, depending on sowing date.
Orkida Tip
- To keep the head white, fold the outer leaves over it as it starts to form, protecting it from direct sunlight and improving market quality.