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Can You Grow Cauliflower in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Cauliflower grows well here if you time it for your cool season — fall crops are often more reliable than spring.

Plant zones

2a–11b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

60–100 days

When to plant Cauliflowers in New Brunswick

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 14 – Jul 24

Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Cauliflower

Cauliflower is one of the most rewarding cool-season brassicas — and one of the trickiest. It forms a dense white head that needs steady cool weather and consistent moisture.

Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost; transplant 2-3 weeks before last frost. Blanch heads by tying leaves over them once they're 2-3 inches across. Harvest before curds loosen.

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Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cauliflower in New Brunswick?

Cauliflower grows well here if you time it for your cool season — fall crops are often more reliable than spring.

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Cauliflowers in New Brunswick?

Plant Cauliflowers around mid-April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jun 14 – Jul 24.