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Subject: New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/13 - New Leaf Program
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Subject: County 4-H Public Speaking and Baked Foods Contest
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 125 N Broadnax St Dadeville Al - Courthouse
Calendar: ACES 4-H & Youth Development
02/16 - County 4-H Public Speaking and Baked Foods Contest
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Subject: Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 1st Baptist Church, Dadeville Alabama
Calendar: ACES Animal Science & Forages
Event Website
02/16 - Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
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Subject: New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/20 - New Leaf Program
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Subject: Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 1st Baptist Church, Dadeville Alabama
Calendar: ACES Animal Science & Forages
Event Website
02/23 - Pasture / Hayfield Improvement Series
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Subject: New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
02/27 - New Leaf Program
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Subject: New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
03/05 - New Leaf Program
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Subject: New Leaf Program
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
03/12 - New Leaf Program
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Subject: New Leaf Program Graduation
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Alexander City Senior Activity Center(Charles E. Bailey Sportplex), 1685 Arena Road, Alex City, AL
Calendar: ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health
03/19 - New Leaf Program Graduation
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Subject: Alabama BCIA Sponsored Cattlemen's College #3
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Calendar: ACES Animal Science & Forages
Event Website
03/31 - Alabama BCIA Sponsored Cattlemen's College #3
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Cauliflower
| Season: |
Cool Weather |
| Spring Planting Dates: |
Jan. 1 - Feb. 15
(as transplants) |
| Fall Planting Dates: |
July 25 - Aug.10 |
| Day to Maturity: |
60 - 75 |
| Plant Size: |
2' tall, 2' wide |
| Water Need: |
High |
| Seeds or Plants/100 ft.: |
1/2 oz. |
| Spacing - Rows/Plants: |
36" x 12" |
| Recommended Varieties: |
Snowball, Snow Crown, Violet Queen |
Cauliflower probably requires more exact growing conditions than any other home garden vegetable. Cauliflower requires cool but frost-free temperatures and a humid climate to develop center heads or curds. Cold temperatures can cause stunting and premature heading. Varieties differ in plant size, curd size, and in days to maturity, ranging from 70 to 100 days.
Cauliflower does best as a fall crop in most areas of Alabama. Space plants about 18 inches apart in rows 30 to 36 inches apart.
Exposure to sunlight discolors the head and produces off flavors. To prevent this, gather the long leaves over the head and tie them together. This must be done as soon as the curd begins to develop.
The center head or curd matures about 2 weeks after tying. Mature curds are about 6 inches in diameter. Heads turn from clear white at the peak of maturity to yellowish brown when overly mature. Cool immediately after harvest and keep refrigerated. If cauliflower must be stored for several weeks before using, leave a portion of the stalk and leaves to protect the curd. |
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