When to plant Cauliflower in Vermont
In spring, from Apr 10 – May 10 in Burlington to Apr 15 – May 15 in Rutland.
In fall, from May 10 – July 15 in Rutland to June 1 – July 25 in South Burlington.
Dates are for setting out plants. USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Apr 10 – May 10 | June 1 – July 25 |
| Essex Junction | Apr 10 – May 10 | June 1 – July 25 |
| Rutland | Apr 15 – May 15 | May 10 – July 15 |
| South Burlington | Apr 10 – May 10 | June 1 – July 25 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for cauliflower.