Cauliflower is widely cultivated in almost all the parts of the world. In India, it is cultivated in about 90 thousand
hectares area. There has been a substantial increase in the area of cauliflower (about 20%) during the last two
decades. The important cauliflower growing states are Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, West
Bengal, Punjab and Haryana. 387.41, 356.75, and 321.15 tones cabbage produced by Gujarat state during 2010-11,
2009-10 and 2008-09 respectively (Source: National Horticulture Board; NHB).Cauliflower or phul gobhi is used as a cooked vegetable in curries, soups, etc.