Cauliflower
A garden variety of Brassica oleracea, in which the inflorescence, while young, is condensed into a depressed, fleshy, edible head. This differs from Broccoli in being more tender, of finer flavour, and in use more as a summer and autumn vegetable. When at its best, a Cauliflower should have a close head and be free from caterpillars. To attain these points, rich soil, and frequent hand-picking--should caterpillars put in an appearance-are requisite. Deeply-worked soil is also necessary; in fact, with no other crop of the Brassica tribe is this more important than with the Cauliflower.