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All about Cauliflower!

• The Cauliflower leaves ensure development of the white head. Without leaves, inedible yellow flowers would appear.
• The color of the head depends on the variety, the most common type of Cauliflower is white but can also be purchased in green, purple, orange, brown & a yellow color.
• Depending on the variety it takes from 50 to 265 days from planting the seed to harvest. Cauliflower is harvested when it reaches expected size & texture.
• Cauliflower is an excellent source of dietary fibers, vitamins C, K & vitamins of the B group as well as minerals such as Manganese, Potassium & Magnesium.
• Cauliflower has low caloric value & can be used as a substitute for rice & potato.