Cauliflower
A favorite winter vegetable found in nearly every Bengali kitchen, from curries to stir-fries; Insaf sells one variety of cauliflower.
Cauliflower is a winter vegetable known for its dense, pure-white curd. It is rich in vitamin C, making it a valuable addition to a daily diet.
Winter is the main growing season for cauliflower and cabbage in Bangladesh, filling markets with both through the cool months.
Growing it in Bangladesh
- Sowing time
- Insaf's Lina variety should be transplanted between September and November, with the first harvest ready 70-80 days after transplanting.
- Weather & soil
- Cauliflower yields best in cool, dry weather, making the winter rabi season ideal for this crop.
- Care
- Ensure good drainage — cauliflower does not tolerate standing water
- Loosely folding leaves over the curd helps keep it white
- Choose a sunny spot; avoid shaded ground