Brassica oleracea.
Crucifer family.
Flower of about 30 cm. spherical yellowish white or violet, wrapped by more or less green leaves. It has a mild flavor and sweet sometimes
A variety of cauliflower and are classified according to different criteria: by color (white, green or purple) depending on the ripening season (summer, fall or winter) etc …
It is grown throughout the world and at any time, although the month par excellence of this vegetable are between September and January.
When purchasing cauliflower, are advised to submit copies choose a mass clean, firm and compact, with green leaves and tender.
As for conservation, to be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in a perforated plastic bag.
Cauliflower also be kept frozen. This will select those buds that are more firm and white and are blanched for a few minutes in boiling water. In this way can be maintained for a period of about eight months.