Denlis is a vigorous growing variety, a good doer in a variety of soils, with a good leaf wrap. Sow late April to early August for spring and early summer harvest and sow early November to early January for an autumn harvest. Sow a few seeds at a time as cauliflowers don’t hold well in the garden.
When to sow: late April to early August
Where to sow: In a seed tray, pots or garden seed bed
Depth to sow: 1/2cm
Aspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants 45cm; Between rows 60 to 80cm
Directions: If grown under cover when the first two true leaves appear harden the seedlings off by taking them outside on a cool cloudy day. Keep watered. When the seedlings are 6-8cm tall plant in the garden. First remove the seed leaves (cotyledons) and plant up to the first set of true leaves. Water in. If seed is planted in outside seed beds transplant when seedlings are 6-8cm tall.