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When to Plant Cauliflower in Zone 12A

USDA Zone

12A

Cities Covered

25

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 12A

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 1, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Cauliflower seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Days to Maturity 75 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6 hours)
Plant Spacing 18" apart

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Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Cauliflower in USDA Zone 12A

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 12A. This zone includes cities like Aiea, Anahola, Haiku and 22 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 12A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. For best results, start your Cauliflower seeds indoors around Friday, November 20, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 1, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Cauliflower approximately 75 days after planting.