When to plant cauliflower in Nashville
Common questions
When will cauliflower be ready to harvest in Nashville?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 15–Jun 9) in Nashville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cauliflower seeds indoors in Nashville?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 16–Mar 9) in Nashville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cauliflower outdoors in Nashville?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 16–Apr 6) in Nashville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant cauliflower in autumn in Nashville?
Yes — Nashville supports a second, autumn sowing of cauliflower around mid July (Jul 11–Jul 25), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Nashville?
Nashville has roughly 218 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 Nashville's frost dates.