When to plant cauliflower in Charlotte
Common questions
When will cauliflower be ready to harvest in Charlotte?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 15–Jun 9) in Charlotte, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cauliflower seeds indoors in Charlotte?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 16–Mar 9) in Charlotte, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cauliflower outdoors in Charlotte?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 16–Apr 6) in Charlotte, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant cauliflower in autumn in Charlotte?
Yes — Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
Charlotte has roughly 216 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 Charlotte's frost dates.