{"product_id":"fothergills-cauliflower-candid-charm-f1-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Cauliflower Candid Charm F1 Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Candid Charm F1', a premium, highly uniform hybrid cultivar within the Brassica family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual, possessing superior hybrid vigour that ensures rapid, uniform growth and excellent early seedling establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTightly Packed White Curds:\u003c\/b\u003e Yields beautiful, solid dome heads featuring a pristine white colouration that remains well-protected by dense outer wrapper leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal for Close Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically bred to tolerate dense planting, making it a versatile selection for compact kitchen gardens, raised allotment beds, or intensive vegetable plots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible Mini Harvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e A great choice if you are short on space, as the crop can be harvested early when it reaches a convenient tennis ball size to provide tender, sweet gourmet mini cauliflowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Harvesting Window:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a highly reliable, staggered supply of fresh, homegrown meals across the productive summer and autumn months of July, August, and September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutritional Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e A highly rewarding, health-boosting crop for home growers, serving as an excellent source of plant-based dietary fibre, Vitamin C, and essential antioxidants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e For a consistent summer harvest, sow seeds thinly indoors in module trays from March to April, or sow directly outdoors into a finely raked, weed-free seedbed from April to June. Sow seeds at a depth of 1.5cm in a position with full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out and Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Transplant young seedlings to their final outdoor plot from May to July once they have developed 4 to 5 true leaves. Space individual plants 60cm apart for full-sized maincrop heads, or reduce to 30cm apart if you prefer to harvest tender mini cauliflowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture and Soil Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Thoroughly firm the earth around the base of each stem after transplanting, as cauliflowers thrive best in firm, rich, and well-drained soil. Keep the bed consistently moist during dry spells, as any check in watering can cause the heads to form prematurely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlanching Technique:\u003c\/b\u003e To preserve the brilliant white colour of the developing curds and protect them from scorching summer sun, fold the large inner leaves loosely over the head as it begins to swell. Harvest the cauliflowers cleanly while the buds remain tight and firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57701576049023,"sku":"FTG-64861","price":4.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Cauliflower_Candid_Charm_F1_Seeds.jpg?v=1780826134","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-cauliflower-candid-charm-f1-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}