Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea)

Cauliflower is an important crop in Costa Rica, both for export and for internal consumption. It is used in picadillo or in encurtido (“pickled” in Spanish). Encurtido is served fresh or is more commonly canned for storage. Jars of encurtido can be found on many tables in restaurants to be used as a condiment.

Production

For information on production and management of cauliflower, refer to the The New England Vegetable Management Guide and click on "Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, and Minor Cole Crops".

Seed Sources

Popular varieties in Costa Rica are several type of "Snow Ball" cultivars.