Cauliflower

Cauliflower

vegetable

At a glance

USDA Zones
3–9
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
Soil
Loam
pH
Neutral, alkaline
Spacing
18 in. between plants
Space needed
A 2×2 ft block of the bed
Days to maturity
About 75 days

Planting & harvest windows

Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.

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Plant
Harvest

Plant  Harvest

Good companions

Keep apart from

Recommended varieties

  • Snowball Y
    75 daysboth

    Classic white cauliflower, self-blanching.

  • Cheddar
    75 daysstart

    Bright orange heads with extra vitamin A.

  • Graffiti
    80 daysstart

    Stunning purple heads that hold color when cooked.

Add Cauliflower to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.

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