vegetable variety
Snowball Y
Cauliflower · Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 3b–7b
- Days to harvest
- 55 to 100
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- annual
At a glance
Mild, sweet, dense white curd; the classic home-garden cauliflower. Steaming, roasting, fresh, gratins. Self-blanching, reliable in cool springs and falls.
Growing Snowball Y
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Snowball Y by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other cauliflower varieties
3 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
- Cheddar
Mild, slightly sweeter than white, beta-carotene rich; bright orange curds that hold color when cooked. Roasti…
- Graffiti
Mild, slightly sweet, dramatic deep purple curd; holds color when cooked briefly. Roasting, fresh, pickled. An…
- Romanesco
Sweet, nutty, more complex than white cauliflower; chartreuse fractal-spiraled head. Roasting, steamed, fresh.…
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Snowball Y cauliflower grow in?
Snowball Y grows in USDA zones 3b through 7b.
- How does Snowball Y compare to other cauliflower varieties?
Snowball Y is one of 4 cauliflower varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full cauliflower variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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Image: "Bloemkool", by Rasbak, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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