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Can You Grow Cauliflower in Utah?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a
Cauliflower grows well here if you time it for your cool season — fall crops are often more reliable than spring.
Plant zones
Utah last frost
Utah first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cauliflowers in Utah
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Utah'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.
Gardening in Utah
Utah has an arid continental climate. Salt Lake City is Zone 6b-7a; southern Utah is Zone 7-8; mountains are Zone 4-5. Low humidity and alkaline soils require irrigation and soil amendment.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cauliflower in Utah?
Cauliflower grows well here if you time it for your cool season — fall crops are often more reliable than spring.
What zone is Utah?
Utah spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Cauliflowers in Utah?
Plant Cauliflowers around early April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest May 31 – Jul 10.