Tomislav Dvorski, Author at Pinova

Irrigation for Cauliflower

by Tomislav Dvorski | May 12, 2022 | Cauliflower, Vegetables

Irrigation before planting is only necessary when soil preparation is difficult due to a lack of moisture, making it hard to plant seedlings. Typically, this irrigation should moisten the soil layer up to 20 cm deep. However, if the soil is dry below 20 cm, it is...

Cauliflower Cultivars

by Tomislav Dvorski | 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 Tomislav Dvorski | 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 Tomislav Dvorski | 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 Tomislav Dvorski | 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...

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