When to plant cauliflower in West Virginia
West Virginia spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant cauliflower shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 29 in Huntington to April 22 in Beckley — below are local dates for 15 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 7a | April 16 | October 26 | April 2 – April 16 |
| Huntington | 7a | April 12 | October 30 | March 29 – April 12 |
| Morgantown | 7a | April 23 | October 24 | April 9 – April 23 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | April 14 | October 30 | March 31 – April 14 |
| Wheeling | 6b | April 20 | October 29 | April 6 – April 20 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | April 3 – April 17 |
| Weirton | 6b | April 29 | October 20 | April 15 – April 29 |
| Fairmont | 6b | April 18 | October 28 | April 4 – April 18 |
Cauliflower in West Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant cauliflower in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia, the time to transplant cauliflower spans roughly March 29 in Huntington to April 22 in Beckley, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cauliflower planting date vary across West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia publishes 15 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 West Virginia?
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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