Cauliflower advice please

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    Hi
    First time growing cauliflower and some have been completely ravaged. Im wondering if the one in the photo is healthy enough to flower? TIA Joanna
     

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    Is it spring cauliflower? It might stand a chance if you can stop the caterpillars there is just about time for them to recover. Difficult to see as long as the growing tip is intact. Can you pick the caterpillars off?
     
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      Water or spray the plants with a solution of table salt and water, 10grams (2 teaspoons) per litre. Treat again after 2 days. Only works on contact with caterpillars on brassicas, which are salt tolerant at this concentration.
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