Growing cauliflower in zone 8a

In USDA zone 8a, the typical last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost is November 7. Here is when to plant cauliflower against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsJanuary 25 to February 8

Transplant outdoorsMarch 15 to March 22

Direct sow outdoorsMarch 15 to March 22

Plant in fallAugust 29 to October 3

These are zone 8a averages

Computed from 3,407 ZIP codes in zone 8a. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for cauliflower from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.