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Cauliflower

Phool Gobi

A fussy but prized winter cole crop. Timing and steady feeding decide the curd quality.

fruitinghardseasonalMild Winter
56terrace fit
Planting calendar

Suitability for sowing each month in Hyderabad.

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Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 8
  3. TransplantDay 28
  4. First harvestDay 85
  5. Peak harvestDay 90
  6. End of cropDay 110
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 10
    Prune & deadheadPrune

    Remove old growth to channel energy into fruit.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 28
    Transplant seedlingsTransplant

    Move to the final container once true leaves appear.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Diamondback moth & Aphids.

  • Day 85
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskmedium

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat riskmedium

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering riskmedium

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Diamondback moth, Aphids
Common diseases
Black rot, Downy mildew
Terrace notes

The most demanding crop on this list. Best left until you've succeeded with cabbage and have a reliable cool spell.

  • Choose a variety matched to the sowing month.
  • Blanch the curd by tying outer leaves over it.
  • Never let it dry out — stress causes 'buttoning'.
Key requirements
Sun
5–7h
direct/day
Shade tol.
Low
Water
Medium
Container
25L
15 inch grow bag
Soil depth
30cm
Support
None
1st harvest
85d
Lifecycle
110d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

TNAU Crop GuideRegional Grower EstimateGrowOS Field EstimateUser logs (coming soon)

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