When to plant cauliflower in Chesapeake
Common questions
When will cauliflower be ready to harvest in Chesapeake?
Expect to harvest from around early May (May 3–May 28) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cauliflower seeds indoors in Chesapeake?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 4–Feb 25) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cauliflower outdoors in Chesapeake?
Transplant outdoors around early March (Mar 4–Mar 25) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant cauliflower in autumn in Chesapeake?
Yes — Chesapeake supports a second, autumn sowing of cauliflower around late July (Jul 26–Aug 9), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake has roughly 248 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 Chesapeake's frost dates.