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When to Plant Romanesco in Mayes County, OK

Romanesco is a stunning brassica with a lime-green head composed of fractal-patterned spiraling florets. It has a nuttier, milder flavor than cauliflower.

Mayes County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 9 and the first fall frost is October 27, giving you a growing season of approximately 201 days.

At an elevation of 777 feet, Mayes County receives approximately 26.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 93°F, providing good warmth for Romanesco during the growing season.

Mayes County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
201 days
Last Spring Frost April 9
201 growing days
First Fall Frost October 27

Mayes County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Romanesco Planting Timeline — Mayes County, OK

Romanesco Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 5 Mar 5 – Mar 19
Transplant Outdoors April 9 Apr 9 – Apr 23
Direct Sow March 26 Mar 26 – Apr 16
Harvest June 25 Jun 25 – Aug 6
Fall Sowing August 18 Aug 18 – Sep 1

Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May
June Harvest
July Harvest
August Fall Sowing Harvest
September Fall Sowing
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

75–100 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7a

📆 Growing Season

201 days in Mayes County

Growing Tips for Mayes County

Start seeds indoors 5-7 weeks before transplanting. Provide consistent moisture and avoid temperature stress. Harvest when head is fully formed but before florets begin to separate.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Tomatoes
  • Strawberries

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Romanesco in Mayes County, OK?

Mayes County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 9. Plan your Romanesco planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Mayes County, OK?

Mayes County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 9 and first fall frost is October 27.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Mayes County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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