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Can You Grow Cauliflower in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

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

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

Days to harvest

60–100 days

When to plant Cauliflowers in Arkansas

Start indoors

Jan 24

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 6 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Arkansas'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.

Full cauliflower growing guide →

Gardening in Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.