Growing cauliflower in zone 8b

In USDA zone 8b, the typical last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost is November 14. Here is when to plant cauliflower against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsJanuary 13 to January 27

Transplant outdoorsMarch 3 to March 10

Direct sow outdoorsMarch 3 to March 10

Plant in fallSeptember 5 to October 10

These are zone 8b averages

Computed from 3,378 ZIP codes in zone 8b. 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.