HI Siddhartha,
The important pests and diseases of cauliflower are
the tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura F.) has been the most difficult insect pest to control with cabbage
head borer (Hellula undalis), Alternaria leaf spot and damping off .Most growers continue to apply
10-12 pesticide applications for rainy season crop which last for a period of 4 months from June to mid October. During rainy season, the Farmers are advised to apply
fertilizer at 120 kg N, 60 kg P, 80 kg K (per hectare basis), undertake three hoeing 20 days post sowing at an interval of 15-20 days. Use of IPM along with the regular fertilizer spray will reduce the incidence of pests and diseases during the season.
REgards
Ashwini S