Cauliflower Button Heads: Complete Treatment Guide
What is Cauliflower Button Heads?
Symptoms
- Premature head formation
- Tiny cauliflower heads
- Loose or irregular head shape
- Stunted plant growth
- Rough, uneven surfaces
- Purple or yellow tinge
What Causes Cauliflower Button Heads?
- Environmental stress
- Temperature fluctuations
- Poor timing of planting
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Irregular watering
- Root disturbance
How to Treat Cauliflower Button Heads
Organic Treatments
- Fish emulsion (5-1-1)
- Seaweed extract
- Compost tea
- Balanced organic fertilizers
Chemical Treatments
- Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10)
- Water-soluble fertilizers
- Starter solutions
- Growth supplements
Cultural Controls
- Proper planting timing
- Maintain steady growth
- Consistent watering
- Temperature management
- Adequate spacing
- Proper soil preparation
How to Prevent Cauliflower Button Heads
- Plant at optimal time
- Monitor soil moisture
- Maintain fertility
- Protect from stress
- Use quality transplants
- Follow spacing guidelines
Recommended Fertilizers for Cauliflower Button Heads
- Fish emulsion (5-1-1)
- Balanced NPK (10-10-10)
- Starter fertilizers
- Growth promoters