When to plant cauliflower in Lexington
Common questions
When will cauliflower be ready to harvest in Lexington?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 27–Jun 21) in Lexington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cauliflower seeds indoors in Lexington?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 28–Mar 21) in Lexington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cauliflower outdoors in Lexington?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Lexington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant cauliflower in autumn in Lexington?
Yes — Lexington supports a second, autumn sowing of cauliflower around early July (Jul 3–Jul 17), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Lexington?
Lexington has roughly 196 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 Lexington's frost dates.