How to Grow Cauliflower in Containers

06.06.2023 - 20:03 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren

Cauliflower may not seem like the perfect plant for a container garden. But think again.

Thanks to its compact shape and shallow roots, it’s ideal if you’re looking for a way to add some nutritious food to your veggie garden, even if you don’t have an in-ground plot of land.

Let’s be honest: cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botyris) isn’t the easiest plant in the world to raise successfully.

It’s what I would classify as a fussy veggie. It wants things to be just right.

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But when you raise yours in a container, it’s that much easier to control all of the growing conditions.

Which means you’ll have a better chance of harvesting those lovely white (or purple, orange, or green) heads.

Plus, cauliflower grown in pots is easier to access, which means blanching and harvesting are simpler.

In case you’re brand new to the world of growing this cruciferous vegetable, you might want to check out our full growing guide for all their basic requirements.

Here’s what I’ll cover in this guide, which is specifically aimed at growing your cauliflower in a container:

Ready to dig in? Then let’s get started.

Cauliflower has shallow roots. That means you don’t need a super deep container, just one that’s wide enough to accommodate the mature dimensions of the plant and provide it with enough soil to draw moisture and nutrition from.

You will need a pot with a minimum depth of eight inches and a width of 18 inches to grow one plant.

If you want to grow several, you’ll need to increase the width accordingly, allowing 18-24 inches between plants, or purchase multiple pots.

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