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CAULIFLOWER Description Latin Name: Bassica oleracea (Botrytis group) Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard) Type: Dicot Edible Part: Undifferentiated Flowers Temperature Preference: Cool Season Crop Next Back Index Links
From 1971-1993, Statistics New Zealand's collection covers all farms irrespective of size or location, used or potentially usable for commercial horticulture, vegetable growing, cropping, livestock or forestry operations.
You also need to find a market for them. Before you start, visit other growers, develop a marketing plan, and evaluate the feasibility of your proposed business. Think about what is unique about your product.
Thanks for your question about one of the viral vectors used to generate genetically altered foods. I'll say at the outset that I'm not a trained plant virologist, but I'll do my best to give a thoughtful answer to your query (with a little factual help from Internet resources).
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) and other cruciferous crops including cabbage, brussels sprouts and broccoli are susceptible to many diseases. Alternaria leaf spot and downy mildew are common in crucifer production and can reduce plant yield and market value.
Concert, a hybrid cauliflower ideally suited to Coastal California conditions, has consistently delivered dense, quality curds suitable for both fresh and fresh processed uses.