Heatwave Threatens Cauliflower Crops: Farmers Face Losses, Experts Advise Timely Transplanting

• Rising temperatures in Uttar Pradesh are causing cauliflower florets to scatter and remain small, leading to significant losses for farmers.
• This problem, known as 'fuzziness', occurs when the cauliflower head loses its firmness and market value due to heat.
• District Horticulture Officer Dr. Puneet Kumar Pathak emphasizes that proper cauliflower development is temperature-dependent.
• Experts recommend transplanting cauliflower between late September and the first fortnight of October for optimal growth and quality.
• Timely transplanting and proper irrigation management are crucial to prevent fuzziness and ensure good market prices.