🥬 Cauliflower, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Cauliflower in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
🌱 Plant profile: Cauliflower, with sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.
When to Sow in SEQ
Fussy. Needs steady moisture and cooler weather, plant early autumn only.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Keep Apart (Enemies)
Kitchen Uses
- Roasted as steaks with spices
- Blended into creamy soups
- Riced as a low-carb substitute
- Battered and baked as cauliflower wings
Health Benefits
- High in vitamin C and antioxidants
- Contains sulforaphane for cell health
- Supports brain function
- Low calorie, high in nutrients
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Pests
- Cabbage moth
Common Diseases
- Clubroot
- Black rot
Storage
Fridge in a sealed bag, up to 1 week. Blanch and freeze well
Value
Saves ~$4-7/head vs supermarket, one head per plant
Related Guides
Track Cauliflower in Your Garden
Drag Cauliflower into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Cauliflower to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Cauliflower in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Cauliflower can be sown in February, March, April. Fussy. Needs steady moisture and cooler weather, plant early autumn only.
What are good companion plants for Cauliflower?
Good companions for Cauliflower in SEQ include Beetroot, Celery, Onion, Dill, Rosemary. Avoid planting near Strawberry, Tomato, Climbing beans.
Plant profile
The cauliflower profile has sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.