Cauliflower head
A cauliflower head is the dense, edible white curd of the cauliflower plant, formed by undeveloped flower buds.
Also known as: cauliflower, cauliflower curd
How big is it?
18 cm · defined curd diameter
Also 7.087 in
Defined curd diameter · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 14 cm to 24 cm.
A little perspective
Cauliflower head vs Geoduck: length comparison
The curd diameter of a cauliflower head is about 1.06 times the shell length of a geoduck.
A cauliflower head is the dense, edible white curd of the cauliflower plant, formed by undeveloped flower buds.
A geoduck is a large burrowing marine clam with a comparatively small shell and a very long siphon.
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Cauliflower head
Defined curd diameter: 18 cm; defined specimen; range 14 cm–24 cm.
A defined trimmed white cauliflower head 18 cm across and 1 kg. Cultivar and growing conditions vary; the compact edible curd defines diameter, while leaves and cut stalk are excluded.
USDA FoodData Central — raw fruit portions
The marked defined curd diameter is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Geoduck
Defined shell length: 17 cm; defined specimen; range 12 cm–22 cm.
A defined Pacific geoduck with a 17 cm shell and 1.2 kg live mass. The long siphon can extend far beyond the shell and is shown for identity, but shell length is the calibrated span.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife — Geoduck
The marked defined shell length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 18 cm
We compare the curd diameter of a cauliflower head. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 14 cm to 24 cm.
A defined trimmed white cauliflower head 18 cm across and 1 kg. Cultivar and growing conditions vary; the compact edible curd defines diameter, while leaves and cut stalk are excluded.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 cm | 14 cm to 24 cm | defined specimen | |
| 1 kg | 600 g to 1.5 kg | defined specimen |
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- USDA FoodData Central — raw fruit portionsReference serving masses for raw fruits; dimensions remain explicit atlas specimen choices.
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