Cauliflower Crisis: Large Leaves, No Curds! Expert Tips to Save Your Crop

• Madhya Pradesh farmers face a serious cauliflower problem: large leaves but small or no curds.
• Saty Narayan Singh, Rural Horticulture Officer, attributes the issue to imbalances in weather, irrigation, and nutrients.
• Ideal temperature for curd formation is 10-25°C; extremes hinder growth.
• Maintain slight soil moisture; avoid waterlogging or prolonged dryness.
• Balanced fertilization (100kg N, 60kg P, 40kg K per hectare) and 1% boron spray are crucial.
• Correct planting time (e.g., Gonda: Sept-Nov) is vital for better yield and quality.

Why It Matters: Balance weather, irrigation, and nutrients for healthy cauliflower curds and better yield.