Type
orange, hybrid
Cauliflower variety
Cheddar Cauliflower
Cheddar produces vivid orange heads that hold their color well. Plants are fairly compact and add variety to mixed garden beds and kitchen use.
Days to maturity
58-70
Best for
colorful fresh use, home gardeners wanting novelty
About Cheddar
Cheddar is an orange cauliflower with vivid curds and a mild sweet flavor. Its color comes from elevated beta-carotene pigmentation, not from cheese flavor.
Growing Cheddar Cauliflower
Grow it like standard cauliflower, with steady moisture and cool finishing weather. Harvest while the head is still tight, because overmature curds loosen and lose quality quickly.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all cauliflower, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.