When to plant cauliflower in Cologne
Common questions
When will cauliflower be ready to harvest in Cologne?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 17–Jun 11) in Cologne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cauliflower seeds indoors in Cologne?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 12–Mar 5) in Cologne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cauliflower outdoors in Cologne?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in Cologne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
Can I plant cauliflower in autumn in Cologne?
Yes — Cologne supports a second, autumn sowing of cauliflower around early July (Jul 10–Jul 24), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Cologne?
Cologne has roughly 238 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cauliflower to maturity outdoors.
Sow cauliflower as soon as the soil is workable — it tolerates cool weather and light frost. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Cologne's frost dates.