When to plant cauliflower in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the cauliflower window:
Sow
March – December
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne is excellent cauliflower country. Use the long February-to-May planting window.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.
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When can I plant cauliflower in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed March – December. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow cauliflower in Melbourne?
Yes — cauliflower grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne is excellent cauliflower country. Use the long February-to-May planting window.