Variety traits
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group)
The shelf life of cauliflower characterizes the period during which it retains its marketability, lasting up to 3–4 weeks under optimal conditions. This metric is critically dependent on curd density, maturity stage, and the cultivar's ability to self-cover.
In the reference 26 varieties crop Cauliflower, where this is mentioned in the description.
The storability of cauliflower is assessed by the dynamics of weight loss, changes in color, curd density, and the development of microbial decay at a temperature of 0–2°C and a humidity of 95–98%. Failure to maintain these conditions results in the loss of marketability within 3–7 days due to the product's high respiration rate.
This trait is closely linked to agronomic factors: overmature heads prone to crumbling and 'riciness' store worse than compact ones. Physical damage during harvesting significantly accelerates the development of rot, and the varietal trait of forming wrapper leaves that protect the curd correlates positively with the cabbage's storage capacity.
General information about the subject — on the page Keeping quality.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Sakata Vegetables Europe, F
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Tokita Sementi Italia S.r.l. Italia
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Sakata Seed Corporation, JP
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Vikima Seed A.S.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Nongwoo Bio, Korea
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Bayer Holland B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Clause Tezier, FR
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Domaine Public (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Domaine Public (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.