Cauliflower leaves?

10 months ago

I planted too late last fall and the shade invaded the bed that it was planted in. So no cauliflower!

The plants have thrived come spring, but still no sign of cauliflower!

Can I use the leaves like cabbage leaves to blanch and stuff? I have to get rid of them pretty soon since they are in the tomato bed and the tomatoes will soon be taking over (If we get some nice weather!)!

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
10 months ago
last modified: 10 months ago
You can certainly use them like cabbage but the larger leaves do tend to be tough. You'll just have to experiment.
nancyjane_gardener
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10 months ago
Thanks.
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HU-547125811
10 months ago
last modified: 10 months ago
Lots of good edible freebies in the garden that most tend to compost. I agree about testing. Run through the thin slicer blade or shredder in a cuisinart?. Maybe a saute with apple and onion. Sliced celery/celery seed. Garlic/ginger.

I had a failure last week with locally grown dandelion greens. Tough and bitter. Big enough bunch to try a few things.

My organic gardening forum has a thread about just this. 'don't give up' experimenting.

I've been making blendered fresh green sauces using carrot tops, cilantro stems, celery leaves, roasted garlic, fresh lime/lemon, ginger, rice wine vinegar, yada-yada. Even lettuce cores.

*all based on a Peruvian green sauce legendary in NYC.

-sleeve
carolb_w_fl_coastal_9b
10 months ago
You could treat them like collards...

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