Louisiana · Garden vegetables

Cauliflower season in Louisiana

Typically early November to late January, with peak mid-November through late December.

Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.

At a glance

Early

From early November — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

mid-November through late December — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through late January — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 13 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is cauliflower season in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, the cauliflower season typically runs early November to late January, with peak availability mid-November through late December. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own cauliflower in Louisiana?

Not offered u-pick; buy tight fresh heads at fall farm stands and markets. The best market weeks are mid-November through late December.

How long does cauliflower season last in Louisiana?

about 13 weeks end to end — early November to late January. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.