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Cauliflower Cultivars

by Pinova | May 12, 2022 | Cauliflower, Vegetables

Due to the increasing demand and the need for more intensive cauliflower cultivation, a large number of cultivars are available on the market. Desired quality traits sought by consumers, and thus targeted in cauliflower selection, include: Firm, white curd with a fine...

Container-Grown Cauliflower Transplants in Protected Environments

by Pinova | May 12, 2022 | Cauliflower, Vegetables

Although cauliflower can be grown directly from seeds—a common practice in the United States—in Europe, it is primarily grown from transplants. Transplants can be cultivated either in protected environments on seedbeds (bare root transplants) or in containers...

Cauliflower

by Pinova | May 12, 2022 | Cauliflower, Vegetables

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.), originating from the Mediterranean and the Middle East, has been cultivated in these regions since the 6th century BC. It became more widely grown in Europe from the 12th century, starting in Greece. The largest...

Cauliflower Harvesting and Storage

by Pinova | May 12, 2022 | Cauliflower, Vegetables

Cauliflower is harvested manually by cutting the stem with knives, either with more or fewer leaves attached. On larger farms, a team of workers cuts the heads and places them on a conveyor belt, which transports the cauliflower to another group of workers for further...

Protection of Tomatoes from Pests and Weeds

by Pinova | May 12, 2022 | Tomato, Vegetables

Tomato Pest Control The most significant pests on tomatoes cause large economic losses during the growing season. The most significant pests on tomatoes during the growing season are: Corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum),...

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