Price: PKR 100 per pack

Approx. 50–70 seeds per pack.

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Grow Desi Cauliflower / Phool Gobhi (دیسی پھول گوبھی) from seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening.

Cauliflower is a cool-season Brassica crop that first develops a broad rosette of green leaves and, under suitable growing conditions, forms a central cauliflower head.

This product is confirmed as Desi seed. It is not being sold or described as F1 Hybrid.

Common Name: Cauliflower / Phool Gobhi / دیسی پھول گوبھی
Seed Type: Desi
Pack Size: Approx. 50–70 seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Crop Family: Brassicaceae
Crop Type: Cool-season vegetable
Plant Habit: Broad leafy rosette with central head development
Germination: Generally approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions
Practical Temperature Reference: Approximately 15–28°C for establishment/growth guidance; actual head development is strongly influenced by variety and temperature
Suggested Pakistan Sowing Period: Generally September–December, adjusted according to local climate and seed line
Sunlight: Approximately 5–6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

Description

Desi Cauliflower is a winter-season Brassica crop suitable for home gardens, kitchen gardens, raised beds, open-ground cultivation and appropriately sized grow bags.

Plants generally begin by developing:

• Broad green leaves
• A central growing point
• An expanding leafy rosette
• A central cauliflower head as the plant reaches the appropriate developmental stage

Successful head formation is influenced by the interaction of genetics, temperature, planting time and crop management.

Because the exact cultivar or maturity group of this Desi seed lot has not been separately verified, no exact head size, head weight, maturity period or temperature-specific performance is guaranteed.

Key Features

• Desi Cauliflower Seeds
• 50–70 seeds per pack
• Botanical name: Brassica oleracea botrytis
• Cool-season Brassica crop
• Develops broad green foliage
• Forms a central cauliflower head under suitable conditions
• Suitable for winter cultivation
• Suitable for nursery sowing and transplanting
• Suitable for home gardens
• Suitable for kitchen gardens
• Suitable for raised beds
• Suitable for open-ground cultivation
• Suitable for appropriately sized grow bags
• Suitable for rooftop gardening where suitable growing conditions are available

Important Desi Seed Information

This product is confirmed as:

Cauliflower – Desi (دیسی پھول گوبھی)

The term Desi does not automatically mean:

• F1 Hybrid
• Hybrid
• Open-Pollinated certification
• Heirloom
• Organic
• Untreated
• Certified seed
• Disease resistant
• Pest resistant
• High yielding
• Heat tolerant
• Cold tolerant
• Early maturing
• Uniform head size
• A particular registered cultivar

No such characteristic is claimed unless separately verified for this particular seed lot.

Important Note About Cauliflower Types

Cauliflower varieties can differ considerably in their response to temperature and planting season.

Different seed lines may vary in:

• Required temperature for head formation
• Plant size
• Leaf development
• Head size
• Head colour
• Head compactness
• Maturity period
• Seasonal adaptation

For this reason, September–December is provided as broad Pakistan sowing guidance, not as a guarantee that every sowing date will perform equally in every region.

Recommended Growing Locations

Desi Cauliflower may be grown in:

• Open garden soil
• Kitchen gardens
• Raised beds
• Agricultural plots
• Larger pots
• Grow bags
• Rooftop gardens

Adequate root space, sunlight, airflow and plant spacing should be maintained.

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

May be used for an individual cauliflower plant where adequate root-zone volume and crop management are maintained.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Provides additional growing-medium volume and is generally more practical for an individually spaced plant.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Provides a wider planting area. More than one plant may be possible depending on actual internal dimensions and the spacing required by the crop.

Avoid overcrowding.

Exact plant capacity depends on:

• Grow-bag dimensions
• Growing-medium volume
• Plant size
• Plant spacing
• Root development
• Irrigation
• Fertility
• General crop management

Recommended Soil / Growing Medium

Cauliflower generally benefits from a growing medium that is:

• Loose
• Fertile
• Well drained
• Well aerated
• Rich in suitable organic matter
• Capable of retaining appropriate moisture without remaining waterlogged

Bhalu Mitti and properly decomposed Vermicompost may be incorporated where appropriate.

A fixed 50% Bhalu Mitti + 50% Vermicompost mixture is not compulsory.

Adjust amendments according to:

• Existing soil texture
• Fertility
• Drainage
• Organic-matter content
• Moisture retention
• Container size

Avoid heavily compacted or continuously waterlogged soil.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Seed Sowing

Cauliflower seeds may be started in:

• Seed trays
• Nursery beds
• Small nursery containers
• Prepared seed-starting areas

Seedlings can later be transplanted into their final growing location after suitable establishment.

2. Sowing Depth

Sow seeds approximately:

0.5–1 cm deep

Cover lightly with fine growing medium.

Water gently after sowing.

Avoid unnecessarily deep planting.

3. Germination

Under suitable conditions, seeds may generally germinate within approximately:

5–10 days

Actual germination time and percentage can vary according to:

• Seed age
• Storage
• Handling
• Temperature
• Moisture
• Sowing depth
• Growing medium
• Drainage
• Seasonal conditions

Keep the growing medium reasonably moist during germination without maintaining prolonged saturation.

100% germination is not guaranteed.

4. Seedling Care

After germination, provide:

• Adequate light
• Suitable airflow
• Controlled moisture
• Appropriate growing space

Remove severely weak or overcrowded seedlings where necessary.

Avoid keeping seedlings continuously saturated.

5. Transplanting

Seedlings may generally be transplanted once they are sturdy and sufficiently established.

Approximately:

4–6 true leaves

can be used as a practical transplanting reference.

Handle seedlings carefully to minimize root damage.

Water appropriately after transplanting to support establishment.

6. Plant Spacing

A practical spacing reference is approximately:

40–50 cm between plants

Adequate spacing supports:

• Leaf development
• Air movement
• Access to sunlight
• Head development
• General crop management

Actual spacing can be adjusted according to the seed line, plant size and growing system.

7. Sunlight

Provide approximately:

5–6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

as a practical guideline.

Adequate sunlight supports normal vegetative growth and plant development.

Pakistan Sowing Season

Cauliflower is primarily a cool-season crop.

For many areas of Pakistan, a broad practical sowing period is approximately:

September–December

However, cauliflower is particularly sensitive to the relationship between variety and temperature.

Pakistan has substantial climatic variation, and suitable sowing time may differ according to:

• Region
• Elevation
• Local temperature
• Seed line
• Seasonal weather
• Duration of cool conditions
• Local cultivation practices

Therefore, September–December should be treated as general guidance rather than a fixed nationwide sowing window.

Watering

Maintain reasonably consistent soil moisture during:

• Seedling establishment
• Vegetative growth
• Transplant establishment
• Head initiation
• Head development

Avoid:

• Severe repeated drying
• Prolonged wilting
• Standing water
• Permanently saturated soil
• Poor drainage

Water according to actual soil moisture and weather conditions rather than following a rigid schedule.

Feeding

Cauliflower requires suitable nutrition for normal plant development.

Properly decomposed Vermicompost or another appropriate organic amendment may be incorporated into the growing medium where needed.

Additional fertilizer should depend on:

• Existing soil fertility
• Plant condition
• Growth stage
• Previous fertilizer applications

Avoid excessive or poorly balanced fertilizer application.

No fertilizer program guarantees a particular head size, head weight, maturity period or yield.

Weed Management

Keep the growing area reasonably free from aggressive weeds.

Weeds may compete with cauliflower plants for:

• Moisture
• Nutrients
• Sunlight
• Root space

Remove weeds carefully to minimize root disturbance.

Mulching

A light organic mulch may be applied around established plants where appropriate.

Mulching may help:

• Reduce rapid moisture loss
• Suppress some weed growth
• Moderate surface soil conditions

Keep heavy mulch away from direct contact with the main stem.

Head Development

As plants mature under suitable conditions, a central cauliflower head may begin developing between the surrounding leaves.

Head development can be strongly affected by:

• Genetics
• Temperature
• Planting time
• Plant health
• Moisture
• Nutrition
• Root development
• Environmental stress

For this reason, head formation, size and maturity should not be guaranteed solely on the basis of seed type.

Head Protection / Blanching

Some white cauliflower types may benefit from reducing prolonged direct sunlight on the developing head.

Where appropriate, outer leaves can be loosely positioned over the developing head.

However, this practice is not required in exactly the same way for every cauliflower line.

Do not tie or fold leaves so tightly that airflow is severely restricted or moisture remains trapped around the head.

Pest & Plant-Health Monitoring

As a Brassica crop, cauliflower may encounter locally occurring pests and diseases.

Monitor plants for signs of:

• Aphids
• Caterpillars
• Brassica leaf-feeding insects
• Flea-beetle-type damage
• Slugs and snails
• Leaf spots
• Downy mildew
• Root problems
• Other locally occurring Brassica pests or diseases

Useful crop-management practices include:

• Appropriate spacing
• Good airflow
• Suitable irrigation
• Good drainage
• Weed management
• Crop hygiene
• Crop rotation where practical

No specific pest or disease resistance is claimed for this Desi seed lot.

Harvesting

Harvest timing should be determined according to actual head development rather than relying only on a fixed number of days.

Monitor the central head as it develops.

Where the crop is being harvested at the normal cauliflower-head stage, harvest before the head progresses substantially into separation and flowering.

Use a clean cutting tool and avoid unnecessary damage to surrounding plants.

Maturity

No exact maturity period is claimed for this Desi Cauliflower seed lot.

Maturity may vary according to:

• Genetics
• Sowing date
• Temperature
• Transplanting time
• Plant health
• Soil fertility
• Moisture
• Sunlight
• Spacing
• General crop management

Crop Variability

Seeds and plants are biological products.

Natural variation can occur in:

• Germination
• Plant size
• Leaf development
• Head initiation
• Head size
• Head shape
• Head colour
• Head compactness
• Maturity
• Overall yield

Environmental and crop-management conditions can further influence these characteristics.

No exact head diameter, head weight, maturity period or yield is guaranteed.

Important Seed-Use Information

Seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening are intended for agricultural, horticultural and gardening purposes, including sowing and plant cultivation only.

The supplied Cauliflower sowing seeds themselves are not sold as food, animal feed, edible-oil material, medicine or dietary supplements.

Do not:

• Eat or directly consume the supplied sowing seeds
• Feed the supplied seeds to animals
• Process the supplied seeds into food products
• Extract edible oil from the supplied seeds
• Prepare beverages, extracts or supplements from the supplied seeds
• Use the supplied seeds for medicinal or therapeutic purposes
• Use the supplied seeds inconsistently with their intended sowing or gardening purpose

These restrictions apply specifically to the supplied sowing seeds themselves and do not classify mature plant parts produced through cultivation.

Where seeds are specifically identified as treated, coated or otherwise processed, follow all packet warnings and handling instructions.

Germination & Growing Disclaimer

Seeds are biological products, and germination, plant development, head formation, maturity and overall crop performance naturally vary.

Information concerning germination time, temperature, sowing season, sowing depth, transplanting, spacing, sunlight and harvesting is provided as general cultivation guidance and not as a guarantee of results.

Actual performance may be affected by:

• Seed age, storage and handling
• Genetics and seed line
• Soil or growing medium
• Temperature and weather
• Season and sowing time
• Sowing depth
• Moisture and irrigation
• Drainage
• Sunlight
• Plant spacing
• Nutrition
• Transplant management
• Pests and diseases
• General crop-management conditions

AZ Seeds & Gardening does not guarantee 100% germination, exact head size, head weight, head colour, head compactness, maturity period, yield, heat tolerance, cold tolerance, disease resistance, pest resistance, uniformity or identical crop performance under all growing conditions unless a specific characteristic is expressly supported by verified information applicable to the particular seed line.