Cauliflower needs a cool, moist climate and deep loamy soil rich in organic matter with good drainage, pH 5.5–6.6. Early varieties tolerate more heat and can be grown in the plains during September–February; late Snowball types suit the hills. Varieties in the source: plains — Early Synthetic, Pawas; hills — Ooty 1, Pusa Deepali.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Horticulture Crops 2020 (Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Cauliflower – Varieties; climate and soil; season, p. 124
