When to plant cauliflower in Cincinnati
Common questions
When will cauliflower be ready to harvest in Cincinnati?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 29–Jun 23) in Cincinnati, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start cauliflower seeds indoors in Cincinnati?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 2–Mar 23) in Cincinnati, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant cauliflower outdoors in Cincinnati?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 30–Apr 20) in Cincinnati, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
Can I plant cauliflower in autumn in Cincinnati?
Yes — Cincinnati supports a second, autumn sowing of cauliflower around late June (Jun 29–Jul 13), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati has roughly 194 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 Cincinnati's frost dates.