When to plant broccoli in zone 5a
In zone 5a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 4 and the first fall frost around Oct 3. Here is when to plant broccoli.
Start seeds indoorsMar 23
Plant in the bedApr 13
Start pickingJun 17
Plant again for fallJul 16
Your broccoli calendar for zone 5a
- Mar 23: Start broccoli seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Apr 13: Plant broccoli in the bed
- Jun 17: Start picking broccoli
- Jun 4: Start broccoli seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Jul 16: 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 5a. 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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