When to plant broccoli in zone 10a
In zone 10a, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 31 and the first fall frost around Dec 20. Here is when to plant broccoli.
Start seeds indoorsDec 20
Plant in the bedJan 10
Start pickingMar 16
Plant again for fallOct 2
Your broccoli calendar for zone 10a
- Dec 20: Start broccoli seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Jan 10: Plant broccoli in the bed
- Mar 16: Start picking broccoli
- Aug 21: Start broccoli seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Oct 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 10a. 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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