{"product_id":"snowball-cauliflower","title":"Snowball Cauliflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e100 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnowball Cauliflower\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic variety that produces \u003cstrong\u003elarge, compact, pure white heads\u003c\/strong\u003e with a mild, delicate flavor. It is excellent for \u003cstrong\u003esteaming, roasting, stir-frying, soups, curries, pickling, and freezing\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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