Plants to AVOID When Planting Cauliflower: A Companion Planting Guide

Read on to find out which plants make bad companions for cauliflower and exactly what cauliflower companion plants will work best for you in your vegetable garden or flower bed! Read on to find out which plants make bad companions for cauliflower and exactly what cauliflower companion plants will work best for you in your vegetable garden or flower bed! Full Guide

A Note About Cauliflower

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Consider growing companion plants that offer ground cover for your brassicas!

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WORST Cauliflower Companion Plants

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Plants to AVOID When Planting Cauliflower: A Companion Planting Guide

A Note About Cauliflower

A Note About Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a member of the brassica family, it does great in cooler climates and is hardy in USDA zones 2-11. Growing cauliflower takes a little bit of patience and skill but the payoffs are so worth it!

PRO TIP

PRO TIP

Cauliflower does best when it is consistently kept moist. During hot months, it is best to mulch your cauliflower to conserve moisture.

Consider growing companion plants that offer ground cover for your brassicas!

Consider growing companion plants that offer ground cover for your brassicas!

Opt to plant your cauliflower in large beds or a ground level garden for the highest success rates.

WORST Cauliflower Companion Plants

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When To Plant Cauliflower

When To Plant Cauliflower

Depending on your hardiness zone, cauliflower can be started as early as April for a summer harvest. See my planting guides for starting seeds in March, April, and May.

Depending on your hardiness zone, cauliflower can be started as early as April for a summer harvest. See my planting guides for starting seeds in March, April, and May.

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