Healthy, delicious
and available
12 months of
the year.
CAULIFLOWER
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea from the brassicaceae family
Also known as:
Roman cauliflower, Romanesco.
Availability:
Cauliflowers require cool to cold conditions, well drained clay loams and alluvial soils with a high organic matter. The great diversity in climates in Rugby Farm’s growing areas, ensure cauliflowers can be successfully produced 12 months of the year.
Seasonal information
Nutritional Information:
Cauliflowers contain folate and Vitamin C, are low in carbohydrates and high in dietary fibre.
The History:
Cauliflowers have a long history being brought to France from Genoa in the 16th century. From there it has grown into a vegetable of great diversity with many different shapes, sizes and colours and grown all over the world.
How to Store:
Keep cauliflowers in a plastic bag in the crisper of the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
How to Use:
For hints, tips and ideas on how to best enjoy farm fresh cauliflower, visit www.taste.com.au
References: Wikipedia