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When to Plant Cauliflower in Ohio

In a typical Ohio location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 18, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 25 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 24 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 16 – Aug 23.

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
ColumbusMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 13Aug 15 – Aug 22
ClevelandFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 25 – Apr 1Sep 3 – Sep 10
CincinnatiFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 2 – Apr 9Aug 16 – Aug 23
ToledoMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 13Aug 18 – Aug 25
AkronMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 10 – Apr 17Aug 19 – Aug 26
DaytonFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 4 – Apr 11Aug 16 – Aug 23
ParmaMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 13Aug 25 – Sep 1
CantonMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 10 – Apr 17Aug 17 – Aug 24
YoungstownMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 17 – Apr 24Aug 8 – Aug 15
LorainMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 10 – Apr 17Aug 15 – Aug 22
HamiltonMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 15Aug 9 – Aug 16
SpringfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 11 – Apr 18Aug 10 – Aug 17
KetteringFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 4 – Apr 11Aug 16 – Aug 23
ElyriaMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 15Aug 23 – Aug 30
LakewoodMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 13Aug 25 – Sep 1
Cuyahoga FallsMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 16 – Apr 23Aug 12 – Aug 19
MiddletownMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 10 – Apr 17Aug 10 – Aug 17
NewarkMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 15 – Apr 22Aug 7 – Aug 14
EuclidFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 25 – Apr 1Sep 3 – Sep 10
MentorMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 12 – Apr 19Aug 22 – Aug 29
MansfieldMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 12 – Apr 19Aug 13 – Aug 20
BeavercreekFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 4 – Apr 11Aug 16 – Aug 23
DublinMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 15Aug 14 – Aug 21
Cleveland HeightsFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 25 – Apr 1Sep 3 – Sep 10
StrongsvilleMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 13Aug 25 – Sep 1
FairfieldMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 13 – Aug 20
FindlayMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 15Aug 15 – Aug 22
WarrenMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 24 – May 1Aug 3 – Aug 10
LancasterMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 15Aug 15 – Aug 22
Grove CityMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 16Aug 10 – Aug 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cauliflower in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 18, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 25 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 24 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 16 – Aug 23.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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