Why cauliflower does not tie: what to do, how to fix

In the natural environment, there is no analogue of cauliflower. This is the answer to the question why cauliflower is not tied in a summer cottage or household plot. It was first cultivated in Syria, its spread to Europe, Asia and Russia began several centuries ago. Later, several varieties were created that were adapted to life in harsh conditions for culture. They steadily fade into color, and soon a curly head of a dietary plant appears on the site.

An unusual feature of the culture is that it is not the roots or the fruit that are eaten.Of interest to the gardener is the unopened inflorescence, which is formed from the ovary. The normal development of the plant stops at a certain stage, continuing its growth in a certain proportion. We see the formation of the stem and inflorescence. It is framed by lush leaves that protect against adverse environmental factors.

General information

So why is cauliflower not tied and what to do in this case? What measures should be taken and what should I pay attention to first of all?

It is necessary to take into account the nuances of the growth of cauliflower, which must be grown taking into account several factors:

1. Seeds. It is impossible to see what is inside a beautiful bag. Here you can rely on luck and good knowledge about growing a particular crop. How fast growth will go, the formation of a general shape, and for the fetus - the initial setting of inflorescences - this is already half the battle for such a capricious plant.The only thing a novice gardener can think of is to carefully look at the description of the variety and read about the features of growing a crop.
2. Care. Some gardeners use the expression heads of cabbage or stalk, which is fundamentally wrong. We have an inflorescence that has begun, which is the goal of any gardener. Plant care consists in carefully following the instructions for growing a particular variety.
3. Temperature. Some cultures do not develop well at temperatures above +18 degrees. If the temperature regime is observed, the ovary is well formed, growth slows down somewhat, but stability appears.
4. Humidity. The culture grows well at normal humidity in the range of 40 - 60 percent. We are talking about adapted varieties, including early ones, adapted to the conditions of Europe or Asia.
5. Water. If you regularly water the plant, then this guarantees good development: cauliflower does not like drought - it is a moisture-loving plant.It consumes a lot of water from the soil to form powerful leaves, stems and inflorescences. We must carefully consider this issue. It is necessary to grow a plant without losing the head, otherwise the time for its formation will be irretrievably lost.
6. Fertilizers. If the inflorescences are not tied, they begin to overfeed the plant with various fertilizers. This is the main mistake of many novice gardeners. The lack of nutrients in the soil for the head of cabbage is not a hindrance, but an overabundance leads to the active formation of side leaves that are not eaten. You can make an optimal feeding schedule - in this case, the tied inflorescences will develop steadily.

After the formation of flowers, it is recommended to pay attention to the formation of the head. Direct sunlight can damage the plant. Cabbage must be protected from direct exposure to sunlight. You just need to break the top rosette foliage and send it to the center.

In this case, the sunlight goes to the side of the cabbage and is partially scattered. But usually they use a less traumatic method, tying foliage in the center of the head, observing the further growth of the crop.

Useful properties

Several centuries ago, Syrian cabbage could be seen on the table of we althy people. It was inaccessible to ordinary workers, as it could not be stably tied, and its cultivation became time-consuming. The beneficial properties of an exotic guest from distant Syria were already appreciated at that time, because cabbage has practically no contraindications. Previously, it was difficult to grow a crop, in particular, to choose the conditions under which inflorescences will be tied.

Today, cauliflower has become popular in many restaurants, cafes and diet food outlets. Thanks to the efforts of breeders, it can be grown on a private farm and eaten along with other vegetables and fruits.Like its sister, white cabbage, cauliflower is included in many dishes.

It is fried, stewed, baked with cheese, marinated and even cutlets are made. Especially useful for lovers of dietary food: the inflorescences that have begun contain a small amount of calories and a whole range of minerals and vitamins.

In terms of nutrient content, cauliflower is able to completely block the daily norm of the human body. It is important for gardeners to know the conditions under which the inflorescences were tied and follow the rules for maintaining the culture.

Ensuring the harmonious development of cauliflower, good indicators of nutrients are achieved:

1. Vitamin A. If normal, the body will begin to experience improvements in the immune system. Necessary for proper vision.
2. Vitamins of group B. It is recommended to start taking these vitamins when weakness appears in the body. In order for lethargy, drowsiness to go away, vigor and a desire to work to appear, a full-fledged metabolism is needed. B vitamins release energy at the cellular level.
3. Vitamin C. Plants grow with a small amount of vitamin C. You can determine it by taste: when eaten, you can feel the sour taste of the product.
4. Vitamin E. Excellent antioxidant. Helps correct the situation with cancer cells in the body, participates in oxidative processes. Protects cells from damage.
5. Vitamin H (biotin). Helps with disorders of the nervous system, prevents the causes of depression. Regulates the metabolism of proteins and fats in the body.
6. Vitamin U. Promotes tissue regeneration in the event of ulcers of internal organs.

A whole range of micro and macro elements is found in the curly head of this unusual plant. All this is formed as a result of a complex of cultivation activities, which includes irrigation of the crop.

Cabbage is not recommended to be watered by sprinkling - I attribute this limitation to the presence of a large area of lateral foliage. Drops of moisture remain on it, which, when irradiated with sunlight, concentrate the rays into one narrow beam, as a result of which the surface of the foliage pburns through.

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