Texas · Garden vegetables

Cauliflower season in Texas

Typically early November to mid-March, with peak early December through mid-February.

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

Winter harvest in the Winter Garden and Rio Grande Valley.

At a glance

Early

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

Peak

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

Late

Through mid-March — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 19 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is cauliflower season in Texas?

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

Can I pick my own cauliflower in Texas?

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

How long does cauliflower season last in Texas?

about 19 weeks end to end — early November to mid-March. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.