CAULIFLOWERS - 'BLOWING'

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What is it that makes caulis flower in an open style as opposed to nice compact curds? Is it the mild weather, do they prefer cold?

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It often happens when they get a shock, ie. sudden change in their growing conditions.

Cabbage root fly will also cause them to blow.
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So if the conditions have not changed, how do I know if it is the Cabbage Root Fly, what are the signs and symptoms?

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They still taste good...
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Are you getting to them in time? It has been unseasonably mild, which means that the curds are maturing rather faster than you might suppose. Just a thought, but the variety might have a bearing. If you're growing summer cauliflowers into the winter, they may not be as resilient to blowing. And another, further, thought: wind rock might be a problem, breaking the roots and stressing them. Tricky chaps, cauliflowers, but rewarding when everything comes together.
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