When to plant cauliflower in North Carolina
North Carolina spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant cauliflower shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 1 in Goldsboro to April 18 in Boone — below are local dates for 96 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8a | March 30 | November 3 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Raleigh | 8a | March 28 | November 8 | March 14 – March 28 |
| Greensboro | 8a | April 1 | November 4 | March 18 – April 1 |
| Durham | 8a | April 2 | November 4 | March 19 – April 2 |
| Winston-Salem | 8a | March 26 | November 9 | March 12 – March 26 |
| Fayetteville | 8a | March 30 | November 10 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Cary | 8a | March 27 | November 8 | March 13 – March 27 |
| Wilmington | 8b | March 19 | November 20 | March 5 – March 19 |
Cauliflower in North Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant cauliflower in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina, the time to transplant cauliflower spans roughly March 1 in Goldsboro to April 18 in Boone, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cauliflower planting date vary across North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina publishes 96 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cauliflower planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does cauliflower take to grow in North Carolina?
Cauliflower takes about 55–80 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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