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Cauliflower Production in California

Steven Koike, Michael Cahn, Marita Cantwell, Steve Fennimore, Michelle LeStrange, Eric Natwick, Richard Smith and, Etaferahu Takele (2009)

Summary

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is produced in many areas of California, including the central coast (Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties); the south coast (Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties); the Central Valley (Tulare, Fresno, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties); and the southern deserts (Riverside and Imperial Counties). This fact sheet addresses soil requirements, cultural practices, pest control, and marketing.