If letting the soil dry out does not get rid of the gnats, you may need to completely remove the plant from its current pot and into a fresh, clean pot with new soil. 1  Carefully remove the plant from its current pot. 2  Use your fingers or a soft brush to remove as much of the soil as possible.
When you get it home, unwrap it immediately and transfer to a loosely sealed plastic bag, with a paper towel tucked in to absorb any excess moisture. Whole heads of cauliflower can be kept in a loosely sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 7 days. Precut florets should be stored for no more than 4 days. How to prepare cauliflower Grant Butler demonstrates how to cut a head of cauliflower to get it ready for cooking.
Steam the cauliflower. Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a saucepan. Place a steamer tray inside the pan, and then pour in the cauliflower florets. Cover the saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes for a small batch of 10 minutes for a large batch. You can also keep the cauliflower curd whole and steam it for 15 minutes. 2. Boil and mash the cauliflower. Keep the cauliflower curd whole and cut an âxâ in the bottom stem that is 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) deep. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.