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Can You Grow Cauliflower in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Cauliflower grows well here if you time it for your cool season — fall crops are often more reliable than spring.
Plant zones
Vermont last frost
Vermont first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cauliflowers in Vermont
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cauliflower in Vermont?
Cauliflower grows well here if you time it for your cool season — fall crops are often more reliable than spring.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Cauliflowers in Vermont?
Plant Cauliflowers around mid-April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jun 14 – Jul 24.