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Cauliflower is another member of the brassica family along with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and swede. As such it should never be grown in the same place for more than one season without giving the soil a break. If you've grown brassicas, then follow them with other crops for a few seasons to prevent disease. These are the basics of crop rotation.
Cauliflower prefers a cool climate and is therefore very suitable to Tasmanian conditions.
Prior to planting dig in plenty of organic matter. Seedlings can be planted from spring to mid autumn, depending on the variety. Planting in summer will give the seedlings a warm weather kick start before winter sets in. Mulch well and feed with a good organic liquid fertilizer.
Plant seedlings about half a metre apart. While the seedlings are getting established you could grow English spinach or other fast growing winter crops in the spaces between them.
Cauliflower can also be grown by sewing seeds directly into your veggie patch in clumps during summer. Prick out extra seedlings leaving the strongest to grow on.
The head will develop over winter for a spring crop. You'll only get one head per plant, so if you're a cauliflower lover, plant plenty of it.