Cauliflower is a high-value winter Brassica crop grown under irrigation in Zimbabwe. It requires careful management but commands premium prices in formal retail and export markets.
80
Days to Maturity
12–20 tonnes/ha
Typical Yield
High
Water Need
Low
Drought Tolerance
Optimal Soil Types
pH Range: 6 – 7.5
Well-drained, fertile loamy soils with high organic matter. Boron deficiency causes hollow stem and brown curd. Molybdenum deficiency causes whiptail.
Fertilizer: Compound C 400kg/ha. AN top-dress at 3 and 6 weeks. Boron spray 1L/ha at transplanting and curd initiation. Molybdenum seed treatment.
Optimal Temp: 14–20°C
Rainfall: 0–500mm/year
Climate Zones
Consistent irrigation essential. Apply 35–40mm per week. Irregular water causes loose or buttoned heads.
21°C
clear sky
Harare
35%
Humidity
14
km/h Wind
21–21°C
Min / Max Today
5-Day Forecast
Sun
32°
18°
Mon
33°
18°
Tue
34°
20°
Wed
32°
20°
Thu
33°
19°
Cauliflower optimal climate: Temp: 14–20°C°C0
Planting Months
Harvesting Months
Planting Depth: Transplanted seedlings
Spacing: 60cm × 50cm
Material: Seedlings (4–5 week nursery)
Provinces
Natural Regions
Symptoms: Window-pane feeding, curd damage, green larvae
Management: Bt or spinosad; rotate chemicals to manage resistance
Symptoms: Wilting, yellowing, sap-sucking
Management: Pyrethroid spray; hand removal of egg masses
Symptoms: Dense colonies inside developing curds
Management: Imidacloprid drench; dimethoate spray
Symptoms: Yellow patches on leaves; brown discolouration of curds
Management: Metalaxyl fungicide; good air circulation; resistant varieties
Symptoms: V-shaped yellow lesion, black vascular tissue
Management: Copper-based bactericide; disease-free transplants; rotation
Symptoms: Swollen distorted roots, wilting
Management: Lime soil; long rotation; certified transplants
Governed Product Guidance
Crop-specific product selection, application rates, mixing, timing and treatment guidance for Cauliflower are available only through ZEF's governed production-agronomy workflow after country readiness and product/regulatory approval.
Fresh market, formal retail, food processing, export to South Africa and regional markets
Export Potential:
Cultivation Guide
Step-by-step guide tailored to Cauliflower in Zimbabwe
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