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Cauliflower

काउली (Kauli)
📖 Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.
Verified Agricultural Data (NARC) Brassicas & Cole 📅 Bhadra (भाद्र) – Mangsir (मंसिर) 🌡️ 15–25°C ⚗️ pH 6.0–7.0 ⏱️ 70-90 days
Growing Season & Schedule
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Recommended Growing Window: Bhadra (भाद्र) – Mangsir (मंसिर)
Cauliflower takes around 75 to 85 days to mature from transplanting. This means that if you plant it in September to November, you can expect it to be ready for harvest around December to February.
Description & Overview
Nepal’s highest commercial volume winter vegetable. Grown intensively in commercial vegetable corridors (Dhading, Kavre, Chitwan, Sarlahi). Provides high vitamin C and glucosinolate antioxidants.
Details & Agronomic Insights
🌟 Positive Attributes & Health Benefits
Cauliflower is a nutrient-rich vegetable that offers numerous health benefits. It's a good source of vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin K, and various B vitamins. It's also rich in dietary fiber and contains antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage.
⚠️ Precautions & Adverse Notes
Cauliflower can be sensitive to environmental stresses such as heat. If exposed to high temperatures, the plant may bolt and the resulting head may be of lower quality. Additionally, cauliflower can be susceptible to certain pests and diseases that affect other brassicas, such as cabbage worms and downy mildew.
🐛 Major Diseases & Pests
Cauliflower can be prone to various diseases such as clubroot, downy mildew, black rot, and aphid infestations
💊 Disease & Pest Solutions
To prevent and manage diseases, it's important to practice good crop rotation, ensure proper soil drainage, and maintain a healthy garden environment. Using disease-resistant varieties, practicing good sanitation, and avoiding overhead watering can also help prevent disease issues.
🧪 Fertilizer & Nutrition Recommendations

Cauliflower benefits from a balanced fertilizer application. Before planting, you can work in a general-purpose fertilizer or compost into the soil. During the growing season, side-dress the plants with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote healthy growth.

Remember that local conditions and practices can vary, so it's a good idea to consult with local gardening experts or agricultural extension services for more specific advice tailored to your region and circumstances.

Planting & Cultivation Guide
🌱 Planting Method Nursery & Transplanting
📏 Seed Depth 1.0 cm
↔️ Seed Spacing 45.0 cm
📐 Row Spacing 60.0 cm
🪱 Soil Type Deep fertile loam with good organic matter and high moisture retention
💧 Water Requirement Medium (450-600 mm, consistent watering during curd formation)
☀️ Sunlight Full Sun (6-8 hours direct)
🧪 NPK Dose 120:80:60 NPK kg/ha + 15 t/ha FYM + Boron 10 kg/ha
Climate & Altitude Requirements
⛰️ Altitude Range 100–2200 m
🗺️ Suitable Regions Terai, Mid-Hills
🌡️ Temperature Range 15–25°C
⚗️ Optimal pH 6.0–7.0
Harvest Information & Yield
⏱️ Maturity Days 70-90 days
📦 Expected Yield 20 - 32 t/ha (varieties: Kathmandu Local, Snow Mystique, Silver Cup)
🔍 Harvest Indicators:

Curds are compact, pure white, and firm before individual flower buds separate

Seasonal Calendar — रोप्ने पात्रो
Activity / कार्य Start Month (BS) End Month (BS) Region / क्षेत्र Gregorian Window
🪴 Nursery भाद्र (Bhadra) भाद्र (Bhadra) All Nepal August - September
↔️ Transplanting असोज (Ashwin) कार्तिक (Kartik) All Nepal September - October
🌾 Harvesting मंसिर (Mangsir) माघ (Magh) All Nepal November - January
Quick Reference
Verified
🌱 Method Nursery & Transplanting
📅 Season Bhadra (भाद्र) – Mangsir (मंसिर)
⏱️ Matures 70-90 days
💧 Water Medium (450-600 mm, consistent watering during curd formation)
☀️ Sunlight Full Sun (6-8 hours direct)
🪱 Soil Deep fertile loam with good organic matter and high moisture retention
🗺️ Regions Terai, Mid-Hills
🌡️ Temp 15–25°C
⚗️ pH 6.0–7.0
📏 Depth 1.0 cm
📦 Yield 20 - 32 t/ha (varieties: Kathmandu Local, Snow Mystique, Silver Cup)
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