When to plant broccoli in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 22 and the first fall frost around Oct 15. Here is when to plant broccoli.
Start seeds indoorsMar 11
Plant in the bedApr 1
Start pickingJun 5
Plant again for fallJul 28
Your broccoli calendar for zone 6a
- Mar 11: Start broccoli seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Apr 1: Plant broccoli in the bed
- Jun 5: Start picking broccoli
- Jun 16: Start broccoli seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Jul 28: 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 6a. 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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