When to Plant Cauliflower in the UK

Cauliflower grows best in cool conditions and is usually planted early in the growing season. Planting at the right time helps plants grow steadily and develop firm heads.

Cauliflower is usually grown from seed started indoors or in trays before transplanting outside.

Starting cauliflower seeds

Cauliflower seeds are often started between February and April.

Seeds grow steadily in cool conditions.

Young plants are usually ready to transplant in spring.

Transplanting cauliflower outdoors

Cauliflower is usually transplanted outside between April and June, depending on weather conditions.

Spacing plants properly helps heads develop well.

Growing cauliflower in containers

Cauliflower can be transplanted into large containers filled with compost.

For container advice, see growing cauliflower in containers.

Planning the cauliflower growing season

Planting cauliflower early helps plants grow in cooler weather.

Most cauliflower is harvested in summer or early autumn.

For growing advice, see how to grow cauliflower in the UK.