When to plant broccoli in zone 10b
In zone 10b, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 31. Here is when to plant broccoli.
Start seeds indoorsDec 4
Plant in the bedDec 25
Start pickingFeb 28
Plant again for fallOct 13
Your broccoli calendar for zone 10b
- Dec 4: Start broccoli seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Dec 25: Plant broccoli in the bed
- Feb 28: Start picking broccoli
- Sep 1: Start broccoli seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Oct 13: Plant broccoli again for a fall crop
Cut the main head before the flowers open; smaller side shoots follow.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 10b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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