Vegetable Program
Ethnic Crops

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea)

Cauliflower for sale at a market in Siquirres Costa Rica.
(Photo by Frank Mangan)

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.

Cauliflower for sale at a market in San Salvador Salvador.
(Photo by Frank Mangan)

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".

Cauliflower for sale at a market in Sao Paulo.
(Photo by Frank Mangan)

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