When to plant cauliflower in Birmingham
Common questions
When will cauliflower be ready to harvest in Birmingham?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 2–Jun 27) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start cauliflower seeds indoors in Birmingham?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 6–Mar 27) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant cauliflower outdoors in Birmingham?
Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 3–Apr 24) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
Can I plant cauliflower in autumn in Birmingham?
Yes — Birmingham supports a second, autumn sowing of cauliflower around early July (Jul 5–Jul 19), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Birmingham?
Birmingham has roughly 204 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 Birmingham's frost dates.