Clovis F1 cauliflower seed packet Vilmorin - winter harvest

Meet the Clovis F1 cauliflower (reference: 3353543), an outstanding hybrid variety from Vilmorin, designed to perform in winter conditions. This vegetable seed is the outcome of thorough work in varietal selection, combining resistance to the climate with exceptional eating quality.

A winter variety with several advantages

The Clovis F1 cauliflower stands out for its remarkable resistance to cold, allowing late crops and staggered harvests into the depth of winter. That makes it a favoured choice for gardeners who want to extend their harvests and have fresh vegetables through the cold season.

The curds produced are of a brilliant whiteness, perfectly round and exemplary in their regularity. This uniformity of shape makes marketing much easier for professional growers, while guaranteeing a faultless presentation for demanding home gardeners.

The firm, compact texture of the florets ensures that they hold up well in cooking and keep for longer, whether for eating straight away or for processing.

F1 hybrid technology and agronomic performance

The designation F1 (first-generation hybrid) certifies that this variety benefits from hybrid vigour, the genetic phenomenon that confers a marked advantage in disease resistance, uniformity of development and productivity.

This Vilmorin selection shows steady growth without checks, avoiding the swings that can compromise the proper formation of the curds. That physiological stability is crucial to obtaining cauliflowers of commercial size and superior eating quality.

The vigorous, well-developed leaves give the curds natural protection against the weather and maintain the whiteness characteristic of the variety, without any need for complicated blanching techniques.

Growing it, and practical advice

To get the best from this variety, favour a sunny position with deep soil, rich in organic matter and well drained. The Clovis F1 cauliflower likes cool, humus-bearing ground with a slightly alkaline pH (6.5 to 7.5).

Watering regularly is fundamental to keeping growth even. Avoid alternating dry and wet spells, which can cause premature bolting or the formation of irregular curds.

Sowing is done from May to July depending on the region, transplanting the young plants once they have 4 to 5 true leaves. Keep 60 cm between the rows and 50 cm between plants to allow proper development.

An organic mulch keeps the soil cool and limits weeds, while gradually releasing nutrients as it breaks down.

Technical characteristics