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Cauliflower


La Légumière, the specialist in Breton and seasonal vegetables! Cauliflower

Shape and external appearance


Round shape

Properties


Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C and provides very effective fiber for intestinal transit.

Caliber


10 to 15 cm in diameter

Scientific and botanical name


Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis L., family Brassicaceae (crucifers), subfamily Brassicoideae.

Coloring


the head of cabbage is white and surrounded by green leaves.

Origin & Culture


Cauliflower originates from the Near East, where it was already harvested more than 2000 years ago (cauliflower was cultivated in Egypt 400 years before our era). Very appreciated in the Antiquity by the Greeks and the Romans. it fell into oblivion before the Italians introduced it to France and the gardener of Louis XIV, La Quintinie, made it fashionable. In the 17th century, finally, the multiplication of its culture, by sowing, develops. It is thanks to Louis XV that its notoriety was assured.

Smell


raw cauliflower has no smell but gives off a strong odor when cooked.

Preparation advice


Cauliflower can be eaten both raw and cooked. Raw, with a cold sauce as an aperitif or in a mixed salad, or cooked as a gratin, soup or side dish.

Texture


raw cauliflower has no smell but gives off a strong odor when cooked.

Home preservation


Cauliflower can be stored for two to three days in the refrigerator crisper.

Flavor


the flavor of the cabbage is quite pronounced.

The seasonality of the product


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Juillet (7)

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Octobre (10)

Novembre (11)

Décembre (12)

Our recipes based on this product


Nous n'avons pas encore de recettes pour ce produit.

Packaging available for this product


Colis carton, Colis bois

The seasonality of the product


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Janvier (1)

Février (2)

Mars (3)

Avril (4)

Mai (5)

Juin (6)

Juillet (7)

Août (8)

Septembre (9)

Octobre (10)

Novembre (11)

Décembre (12)

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Laurent, Ronan and Frédéric Méar

Producers for La Légumière


Laurent, Ronan and Frédéric Méar have been producing vegetables for La Légumière for many years. The cultivation of Breton vegetables no longer holds any secrets for these three brothers.