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When to Plant Cauliflower in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18, then transplant outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 27 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 29 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 4.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 55–85 days

Fussier than broccoli about temperature swings; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 1-2 weeks before last frost.

Cauliflower Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
Little RockJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 1 – Sep 8
Fort SmithFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 11 – Mar 18Aug 28 – Sep 4
FayettevilleFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 21 – Mar 28Aug 22 – Aug 29
SpringdaleFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 21 – Mar 28Aug 22 – Aug 29
JonesboroFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 18 – Mar 25Aug 23 – Aug 30
North Little RockJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 1 – Sep 8
ConwayFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 19 – Mar 26Aug 24 – Aug 31
RogersFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 29 – Apr 5Aug 17 – Aug 24
Pine BluffJan 24 – Feb 7Feb 28 – Mar 7Sep 7 – Sep 14
BentonvilleFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 29 – Apr 5Aug 17 – Aug 24
Hot SpringsJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 5 – Mar 12Sep 4 – Sep 11
BentonFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 10 – Mar 17Aug 29 – Sep 5
SherwoodJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 2 – Mar 9Sep 7 – Sep 14
TexarkanaJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 27 – Mar 6Sep 4 – Sep 11
RussellvilleFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 15 – Mar 22Aug 24 – Aug 31
JacksonvilleJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 2 – Mar 9Sep 7 – Sep 14
Bella VistaFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 22 – Mar 29Aug 19 – Aug 26
ParagouldFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 12 – Mar 19Aug 28 – Sep 4
CabotFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 21 – Mar 28Aug 22 – Aug 29
West MemphisJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 5 – Mar 12Sep 1 – Sep 8
SearcyFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 13 – Mar 20Aug 30 – Sep 6
Van BurenFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 11 – Mar 18Aug 28 – Sep 4
BryantFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 10 – Mar 17Aug 29 – Sep 5
El DoradoFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 10 – Mar 17Aug 29 – Sep 5
MaumelleFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 18 – Mar 25Aug 23 – Aug 30
Siloam SpringsFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 17 – Mar 24Aug 24 – Aug 31
BlythevilleJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 5 – Sep 12
Forrest CityFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 9 – Mar 16Aug 29 – Sep 5
HarrisonFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 8 – Mar 15Aug 31 – Sep 7
Hot Springs VillageJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 5 – Mar 12Sep 4 – Sep 11

Showing the 30 most populous of 43 Arkansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Arkansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cauliflower in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18, then transplant outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 27 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 29 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 4.

When is the last frost in Arkansas?

The average last spring frost in Arkansas ranges from March 13 in Texarkana to April 12 in Centerton, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do cauliflower take to grow?

Cauliflower typically take 55–85 days from planting to harvest. Fussier than broccoli about temperature swings; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 1-2 weeks before last frost.

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