Erfurter Zwerg

A small, compact cauliflower that is uniform with synchronous heading. Heads are cream colored and moderately protected by erect leaves. This variety has a nice crunch when eaten raw and a pleasant, classic cauliflowerflavor. Head diameter 2-3in. Plant diameter roughly 11-14in. Plant height roughly 10-13in. Grew exceptionally well considering the heat and drought conditions during the 2021 growout at Heritage Farm. This accession matches the description of New Erfurt Dwarf Mammoth listed in The Field and Garden Begetables of America from 1874. SSE acquired this accession from the Leibniz-Institut für Pflzanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung (IPK gene bank) in Gatersleben, Germany during the 1990s. SSE Accession # 107174