Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower is a classic and internationally popular variety, known for producing bright white, smooth, and uniform heads with excellent quality. It is an improved selection from the well-known Snowball group, recognized for its reliable production and attractive appearance. It is suitable for home gardens and small-scale farms.
It produces round, firm heads of medium to large size, with a smooth texture, dense structure, and mild flavor. The variety develops green leaves that provide good coverage for the heads, helping maintain their clean white color. Each head can reach approximately 1–1.5 kg depending on growing conditions and care.
This variety has vigorous growth and produces uniform heads. It is considered an early to mid-season cauliflower, reaching harvest approximately 70–80 days after transplanting, depending on growing conditions.
In the Gulf countries, it is grown during the winter growing season. The best planting period is from September to November, starting with seedling production in September and transplanting seedlings into the garden during October. Planting can continue until November to achieve a good harvest during the cooler and moderate months.
It prefers a sunny location with fertile, organic-rich, well-drained soil, along with regular watering to encourage large, uniform heads. Seeds are best started in seedling trays and transplanted when the seedlings are strong and have developed several true leaves.
Snowball Y Improved is an excellent choice for growers looking for a traditional white cauliflower variety with high quality, attractive uniform heads, and excellent flavor suitable for fresh use and cooking.
1/4tspoon in packet
