Thompson & Morgan Cauliflower Winter Aalsmeer

Product description

Outstanding winter hardiness

Good depth and weight

Matures throughout April extending the harvesting period

Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit

Description

An improved 'Armado April' type. Cauliflower Winter Aalsmeer shows outstanding winter hardiness and produces well-protected, creamy white heads of good depth and weight. Matures gradually throughout April so extends the harvesting period. RHS AGM winner.

Sowing time: May to mid June. Sow seeds thinly in a well-prepared seedbed, 12mm (½in ) deep. Keep watered during dry weather.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, allowing a minimum of 6cm (2ft) between plants in the row and 75cm (3in) between rows. Firm in well and keep watered until established. Net against pigeons and cabbage caterpi

Top dress with nitrogen feed during late February.

Sowing

Alternatively sow Cauliflower seed indoors at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in trays of free-draining, seed sowing compost and cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 21C (70F) until after germination which takes 4 -7 days. Transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3") pots and grow Cauliflower plants on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and plants are large enough to be transplanted outdoors.

Gradually acclimatise Cauliflower plants to outdoor conditions over 7 - 10 days before planting in a sheltered position on firm, rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Prepare the soil in early spring by adding plenty of well rotted farmyard manure to the soil to improve its structure and fertility. Apply lime to acid soils to reduce the acidity and lessen the risk of clubroot. Plant cauliflowers at a distance of 25cm (10") between plants each way for 'baby heads', and 60cm (24") apart for larger heads. Cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water the plants thoroughly after planting.

More Info

Water cauliflowers regularly and do not allow them to dry out as this may impair their development. Hoe between plants regularly to prevent weeds from establishing and bring insect larvae to the surface. Spring cauliflowers can be harvested in spring when the curds are fully matured, and while they are still tight and firm. Culinary note: Cauliflowers freeze well.

Delivery & returns

Delivery

To place an order you will be asked to provide a valid email address so that we can send a confirmation email as soon as your order has been dispatched. This helps you to know when your delivery will be made. The cost of delivery starts from £3.49 depending on the size, weight & volume of your order.

Royal Mail		Courier
UK Including Scottish Highlands (AB36-38, AB55-56, FK17-21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-40, PH19-26, PH30-41, PH49-50), Scottish Islands (HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3), Northern Ireland (BT), Channel Islands (GY & JE), Isle of Man (IM), Scilly Isles (TR21-25)		UK Mainland Excluding Scottish Highlands (AB36-38, AB55-56, FK17-21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-40, PH19-26, PH30-41, PH49-50), Scottish Islands (HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3), Northern Ireland (BT), Channel Islands (GY & JE), Isle of Man (IM), Scilly Isles (TR21-25)
Royal Mail 48	Age Restricted Products E.g. Knives	£6.99
£3.49	£6.99

Local Delivery Areas
The following postcodes are covered for local delivery.

YO1 0, YO1 1, YO1 2, YO1 3, YO1 4, YO1 5, YO1 6, YO1 7, YO1 8, YO1 9, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30, YO31, YO32, YO41, YO42, YO60, YO61 1, YO61 3, YO61 4 , YO62 4, LS24 8, LS24 9

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Returns

After Sales

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All sales via our website are subject to the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 ("the Distance Selling Regulations"). In accordance with the Distance Selling Regulations you have a right to cancel your order (subject to the exceptions listed below) at any time up to seven days from the date of delivery to you, and to receive a full refund, including the costs of delivery. Your notice of cancellation must be in writing and sent to returns@barnitts.co.uk

It is your responsibility to ensure that, prior to returning an item to us, you have taken all reasonable care of it, including in transit when returning the item(s).

Where a refund is requested, we will refund in full your payment to us, including delivery costs in the case of faulty goods or items delivered which do not match the item ordered, the refund will include the costs of return relating to the delivery of the item(s) returned. Please note that in the event that more than one item is delivered you will be entitled to a refund of the delivery costs relating to the returned item(s) only.

Any refund, in accordance with the Distance Selling Act, will be made within a maximum of 30 days from receiving your cancellation in writing

(b) Exceptions to your right to cancel

Unfortunately we cannot accept the return of items which are:-

Perishable

Made to your specification or personalised in any way

Audio or visual recordings or computer software if the item has been unsealed.

Our Returns Policy

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(a) delivery of a missing item

(b) replacement or repair of a faulty or damaged item

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You must contact us as soon as possible, and in any event no later than 21 days from the date of our email confirming dispatch of the item. Items returned after seven days from the date of delivery must be unused and in the original packaging.

All items must be returned to us at your own cost. For most items a DPD Shop Return can be arranged for a charge which would be removed from the refund total. In the case of heavy and/or bulky items, or in certain other circumstances, we can, by prior appointment collect the item(s). Please contact us on 01904 629429 or email websales@barnitts.co.uk to arrange collection. A charge will be made for collection. We advise that all items are returned in the original packaging and that you obtain a receipt for postage.

When an item is returned to us we will assess it for damage to the item and/or packaging. If we find that the item is damaged or unsuitable for resale we reserve the right to take steps to recover costs of any damage caused.

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