When to Plant Cauliflower in Santa Fe, New Mexico (87503)
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
ZIP Code
87503
USDA Zone
6b
Last Frost
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Pro Tip: Cauliflower can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 24"
Type Head
Fruit Size Medium (6-8 inch head)
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6 hours)
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Water
Regular (1-1.5 inches/week)
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Spacing
18" apart
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Planting Depth
0.5" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 4-10 days
🤝 Good Companions
BeetCeleryBeanOnion
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
StrawberryTomato
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Growing Cauliflower in Zone 6b
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Santa Fe, New Mexico, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Cauliflower grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.