Dobies - Cauliflower Fioretto

Dobies have sent me a pack of a delicious alternative to standard cauliflower, that is more tender, sweeter and nuttier that has been added to their catalogue for 2024 called Cauliflower 'Fioretto 75' that cost £3.99 for a pack with an average contents of 10 seeds.

Instead of forming a dense head, this stick-type cauliflower develops lots of small florets on long, thin stems. The tender, crisp florets make a versatile ingredient. ‘Fioretto 75’ can be eaten raw in salads, gently steamed, roasted, pickled or stir-fried. 

It makes a lovely accompaniment to purple sprouting broccoli. This fast-growing, hybrid variety works well in small spaces, is more heat-tolerant than traditional cauliflower and only takes around 60-65 days to mature. Sweet and succulent, even fussy kids will enjoy Cauliflower 'Fioretto 75'. 

Height: 45cm (18in). Spread: 60cm (24in).

Again the sowing instructions on the pack do not tie up with the graphic from the web site (above) The pack says Sow May to June, and Harvest is August to November !!!! One has to ask does the web master actually look at the packs of seeds before he puts the web pages together? 

Sowing Instructions & Aftercare Instructions also missing from the web site

Sowing Instructions 

Direct sow outdoors into a well-prepared seedbed for transplanting to their final positions later on. Sow at a depth of 1cm (1/2") at a distance of 30cm (12") between rows.

Plants can be transplanted to their final positions approximately 5 weeks from sowing. Alternatively, sow indoors at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in trays of free-draining, seed compost. Place in a propagator or sealed container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 21C (70F)

Germination takes 4 - 7 days 

Aftercare Instructions 

Transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3") pots and grow plants on in cooler conditions until the risk of frost has passed and plants are large enough to be transplanted outside at 60cm (24") spacings.