When to plant broccoli in zone 7a
In zone 7a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 8 and the first fall frost around Oct 27. Here is when to plant broccoli.
Start seeds indoorsFeb 25
Plant in the bedMar 18
Start pickingMay 22
Plant again for fallAug 9
Your broccoli calendar for zone 7a
- Feb 25: Start broccoli seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Mar 18: Plant broccoli in the bed
- May 22: Start picking broccoli
- Jun 28: Start broccoli seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Aug 9: 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 7a. 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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