On Sun, 19 Jun 2016 14:39:45 -0600, Janet B >
wrote:

>On Mon, 20 Jun 2016 06:16:13 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 19 Jun 2016 13:53:57 -0600, Janet B >
>>wrote:
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>>>BBQ Cauliflower "Wings
>>>http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/b...wer-wings.html
>>>
>>>
>>>Mustard-Parmesan Whole Roasted Cauliflower
>>>http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/f...uliflower.html
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>>
>>Both nice, the Mustard-Parmesan Whole Roasted Cauliflower sounds
>>especially good.
>>
>>Just curious as to the cauliflower situation over your way?
>>Here in Australia, the cauliflowers in the shops have gotten
>>progressively smaller and more expensive over recent years.
>>They're like half the size they used to be and I sometimes see them
>>for up to AUD$5 each, which is ridiculous. Is that case over there
>>too? I think I might grow some, given the prices lately.
>
>Yes. Smaller and far more expensive. That is also true of rutabaga,
>kohlrabi. I don't think local farmers are growing these things any
>more. Even if I see them at a farmer's market they are expensive.
>Cauliflower is expensive to grow compared to other crops.

That's true, always been a relatively expensive crop to grow, but
still can't see why the sudden jump in price and decrease in size.

>It's fussy
>to grow, it doesn't tolerate heat, it forms little bumps instead of a
>head, so definitely a cool season crop.

Yes to all of the above, which is why I have avoided growing them thus
far.

>Seed companies are offering
>smaller varieties, I suppose in response to demand.

When I do grow some I will probably also go for the smaller varieties.
Just thinking about it now, they're probably better resistant to mould
and other issues you see with plants with a large flowering head.

>These recipes offer something a little different. Enjoy

Many thanks.