When to plant broccoli in zone 6b
In zone 6b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 15 and the first fall frost around Oct 20. Here is when to plant broccoli.
Start seeds indoorsMar 4
Plant in the bedMar 25
Start pickingMay 29
Plant again for fallAug 2
Your broccoli calendar for zone 6b
- Mar 4: Start broccoli seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Mar 25: Plant broccoli in the bed
- May 29: Start picking broccoli
- Jun 21: Start broccoli seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Aug 2: 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 6b. 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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