When to Plant Cauliflower in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around March 4, transplant or plant outdoors April 1 to June 25, and expect your first harvest around June 25. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around July 14. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Cauliflower planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Mar 4
Transplant outdoors
Apr 1
Projected first harvest
Jun 25
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jun 9
Transplant outdoors
Jul 14
Projected first harvest
Oct 7
spring planting
fall planting
Most cauliflower mature in about 70 to 200 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Cauliflower planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 27
Transplant outdoors
Mar 27
Projected first harvest
Jun 20
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jun 19
Transplant outdoors
Jul 24
Projected first harvest
Oct 17
spring planting
fall planting
Most cauliflower mature in about 70 to 200 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with cauliflower
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