Cauliflower Orkney F1

Orkney F1 is a brilliant smaller variety that fits well in tighter spaces and delivers early. Sow in September or October and overwinter with cloche protection, or start in January or February with warmth. March and April sowings will give you a later crop. However you grow it, this flexible cauli will bring fresh flavour to your kitchen in late spring and early summer.

SOW: either in September or October to overwinter but you can sow in Jan/Feb with warmth (take care acclimatising these) or March/April. We start our cauliflowers 1.5-2cm deep in pots or modules under cover to give them a good root system.

GROW transplant about 6 weeks after sowing to final position in firm ground. Use cloches while they settle in in winter/early spring. Orkney can be close spaced at 25cm (perfect for smaller and small gardens). Cut the curds when they are tight and firm – they can be as quick as 9-10 weeks from planting out, overwintered crops can be ready from March

EAT & ENJOY: raw or cooked. To Freeze – separate into even sized florets, blanch for 3 minutes, plunge into cold water then drain and pack into the portion size that you prefer.