Coloured cauliflower showing bright prospects

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Farmers from 60 upazilias in Mymensingh have successfully cultivated more vibrant varieties of cauliflower. Coming in colours such as green, yellow and purple, these varieties of cauliflower are also more nutritious than their traditional counterpart. PHOTO: MIRZA SHAKIL, Collected

For the first time in Bangladesh, the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has succeeded in growing coloured cauliflower on an experimental basis.

And seeing as coloured cauliflower provide good yields while also being slightly more nutritious than the traditional variety, local buyers are showing a keen interest in the crop.