Stephen Albert is a horticulturist, grab gardener, and certified nurseryman who has taught at the School of California for more than 25 years. He holds graduate ranges from the School of California and the School of Iowa. His books include Vegetable Garden Grower’s Data, Vegetable Garden Almanac & Planner, Tomato Grower’s Answer E e book, and Kitchen Garden Grower’s Data. His Vegetable Garden Grower’s Masterclass is available online. Harvesttotable.com has more than 10 million visitors each one year.
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Set cauliflower seedlings in the garden about two or three weeks before the average last frost date, not earlier. Sow cauliflower seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before setting seedlings in the garden. Cauliflower grows best at 57° to 68°F (14°-20°C). Time cauliflower planting so that plants do not mature in hot, head-stunting summer weather.
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Cutworms Herbal Insect Pest Keep watch over
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