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Can You Grow Cauliflower in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Cauliflower grows well here if you time it for your cool season — fall crops are often more reliable than spring.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cauliflowers in Virginia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cauliflower in Virginia?
Cauliflower grows well here if you time it for your cool season — fall crops are often more reliable than spring.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Cauliflowers in Virginia?
Plant Cauliflowers around early March (start indoors Jan 24), harvest May 6 – Jun 15.