cauliflowers curds turning grey

[worzle gummidge]

my caulis have just starting to form there curds and a couple of them have started to turn grey is there a cure for this

[Paulottie]

Traditionally you break the leaves over the developing curds to keep light off....but they might also be bolting...if little flowers start popping out eat them quick.

[Headfry]

When i cook mine same parts turn a more yellow colour..... Why
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Green caterpillars Right in the florets- help, what can be done please?

[Cutecumber]

Grey doesn't sound great.

I had a couple of heads go brown and smelly this year - disgusting!

Some do go a bit yellow naturally - try some different varieties.

Caterpillars in the florets will come out if you soak the cut head in well salted water. It's worth warning the diners, too, though.

[Curvy Vixen]

I was given the tip of body temperature water with white vinegar in for my lettuces and cabbage to get rid of the caterpillars...works a treat. Just leave them soaking for about 20 minutes or so..

[Headfry]

CV do they just float up......? sorry for dumb question!

[Cutecumber]

Cut the cauli into florets as required for cooking and put them in the water - usually the majority of caterpillars will float out, but check by looking closely into the floret stems, too.