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When to Plant Cauliflower in Florida

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Dec 7 – Dec 21, then transplant outdoors Jan 11 – Jan 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 1 in Sarasota and as late as Mar 7 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Nov 1 – Nov 8. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
JacksonvilleDec 14 – Dec 28Jan 18 – Jan 25Oct 27 – Nov 3
MiamiFrost-free: year-round planting
TampaDec 2 – Dec 16Jan 6 – Jan 13Nov 3 – Nov 10
OrlandoNov 29 – Dec 13Jan 3 – Jan 10Nov 4 – Nov 11
St. PetersburgNov 29 – Dec 13Jan 3 – Jan 10Nov 6 – Nov 13
HialeahFrost-free: year-round planting
TallahasseeJan 21 – Feb 4Feb 25 – Mar 4Sep 12 – Sep 19
Fort LauderdaleFrost-free: year-round planting
Cape CoralNov 28 – Dec 12Jan 2 – Jan 9Nov 4 – Nov 11
Pembroke PinesFrost-free: year-round planting
Port Saint LucieFrost-free: year-round planting
HollywoodFrost-free: year-round planting
GainesvilleJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 17 – Feb 24Sep 23 – Sep 30
MiramarFrost-free: year-round planting
Coral SpringsFrost-free: year-round planting
West Palm BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
Palm BayNov 28 – Dec 12Jan 2 – Jan 9Nov 4 – Nov 11
ClearwaterNov 29 – Dec 13Jan 3 – Jan 10Nov 5 – Nov 12
Miami GardensFrost-free: year-round planting
Pompano BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
LakelandDec 8 – Dec 22Jan 12 – Jan 19Oct 31 – Nov 7
BrandonDec 12 – Dec 26Jan 16 – Jan 23Oct 28 – Nov 4
DavieFrost-free: year-round planting
Spring HillDec 18 – Jan 1Jan 22 – Jan 29Oct 23 – Oct 30
Boca RatonFrost-free: year-round planting
PlantationFrost-free: year-round planting
Miami BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
DeltonaDec 8 – Dec 22Jan 12 – Jan 19Nov 3 – Nov 10
Lehigh AcresNov 29 – Dec 13Jan 3 – Jan 10Nov 7 – Nov 14
MelbourneDec 2 – Dec 16Jan 6 – Jan 13Nov 3 – Nov 10

Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cauliflower in Florida?

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Dec 7 – Dec 21, then transplant outdoors Jan 11 – Jan 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 1 in Sarasota and as late as Mar 7 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Nov 1 – Nov 8. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Florida?

The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, 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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