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24 Jul 12, wayne (Australia - temperate climate)

Why do my cauliflower heads seperate. Is this do do with nutrient or is there another cause. Happens all the time with me and I feel like giving up on them, ??

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25 Jul 12, Joseph (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I am a little unsure but it may be two possible scenarios one masking the other. Firstly, It may be a Boron deficientcy, this micro nutrient required in minute quantities, over use is a really problem make sure if you use only apply up to the recommended quantity and NO MORE. Secondly Low nitrogen levels inconjuction with heat in a micro situation. Please let me know how things progress for you. Seasol may help?

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11 Aug 12, wayne (Australia - temperate climate)

Will have to wait till next year as its to late to go again now. thanks for the advice boron might be the answer as I have tried most things.seasol and other nutrient providers.

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30 May 12, Jim Mair (Australia - temperate climate)

My Caulis., 1 month in soil, are growing tall and seem to need support. Should I hill up the soil up around them?

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07 May 12, terry harris adelaide (Australia - temperate climate)

Cauliflower start off well then heads seem togo to seed without forming a strong headplant has healthy leaf. is it the soil lack of fertiliser or what? thankyou for any help terry

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23 Apr 12, David (Australia - arid climate)

Put Fruitfly mesh over plants from day 1. Prevent all insect contact.

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21 Apr 12, mick (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

just wondering if anybody has good tips for natural and organic pest control.seem to have a lot of aphids and white moths. plants are nice and healthy apart from leaves being eaten

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23 Apr 12, Julia (Australia - temperate climate)

I use just plain flour, sifted onto the leaves of my plants, it acts as a stomach poison on the caterpillars but doesn't harm anything else, no harm to you and breaks down quickly

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06 Feb 12, "Kid"s rice (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

If you steam the cauliflower to slightly underdone (about 10-12min) Pulse shred it in a processor to a rice consistancy. Serve with a sauce... My kids did not even realize what they were eating...they hat veggies, love rice. It is also an excellent idea for dieters.

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05 Jan 12, Joe (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Cauli-Community, Here on the Sunshine Coast QLD have problems with white butterflies and worms eating away the leaves. A decent daily spray of garlic and chilly infused water seems to fight off both successfully. Caulis seem to be strong feeders; I applied good general fertilizer weekly and added aged cow manure a shovel load per plant per month. Heads are now developing, yeah! I grow them under 90% shade cloth and hope this keeps the heads white. temperatures are going up which they dont seem to like a lot; supply decent deep root drinks daily. Fingers crossed! Joe

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