Planetagarden
Possible Causes for Wilting Cauliflower
- Clubroot – Clubroot is a serious fungal disease that affects cauliflower, cabbage and other cruciferous plants. ...
- Stress – Cauliflower is a cool weather plant susceptible to wilting in hot weather.
- How often should you water cauliflower plants?
- What's wrong with my cauliflower plant?
- What do you spray on cauliflower plants?
- Why are my vegetable plants wilting?
How often should you water cauliflower plants?
Water regularly with 2 inches of water each week; even with normal rainfall, this usually requires supplemental watering. For best growth, side-dress the plants with a high-nitrogen fertilizer 3 t o 4 weeks after transplanting.
What's wrong with my cauliflower plant?
Stresses that affect cauliflower development may be overly cold soil or air temps in the spring, lack of irrigation or nutrition, root bound plants, and insect or disease damage. Cultivars that mature more quickly are more susceptible to stress than those that need a longer growing period.
What do you spray on cauliflower plants?
Insecticidal soap or oil is often used in controlling these cauliflower insects.
Why are my vegetable plants wilting?
Wilting can indicate insect or disease problems, but is most commonly due to a lack of soil moisture. ... Dig down and make sure it is moist to a depth of at least 6″ for most vegetable plants and other annuals. If soil is too dry, water plants thoroughly; they should recover within 24 hours.
