When to Plant Cauliflower

78%
sure
PROTECT
Cauliflower - Sow outside

Plant with care

Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.

78% local confidence

Field readings
Night17 C lows
Soil4 C minimum
Rain3.2 mm over snapshot
Wind37.6 C daytime highs
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Best window
After risk clears -> next window
Avoid
Today -> May 14, 2026
Night
17 C
Forecast highs may reach the crop heat threshold.
Heat
37.6 C
Rainfall looks low for establishment; watering may be needed.
Rain
3.2 mm
Average air temperature is comfortably above the crop base temperature.
Crop fit
4 C minimum
Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.
Forecast strip

Planting window

From
After risk clears
First possible planting day
25
days min
Minimum season needed for cauliflower to yield
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Last strong planting day
Estimated first yield
26 Jan 2026
Based on planting 1 Jan 2026 plus 25 minimum days for cauliflower.
Do this next
  1. 1You can sow cauliflower, but protect young growth if nights dip.
  2. 2Keep fleece or cloches ready before sunset.
  3. 3Recheck the next cold night before planting a larger batch.
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