When to Plant Broccoli in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around February 11, transplant or plant outdoors March 25 to May 29, and expect your first harvest around May 29. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around August 4. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Broccoli planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 11
Transplant outdoors
Mar 25
Projected first harvest
May 29
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jun 30
Transplant outdoors
Aug 4
Projected first harvest
Oct 8
spring planting
fall planting
Most broccoli mature in about 50 to 200 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Broccoli planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 6
Transplant outdoors
Mar 20
Projected first harvest
May 24
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 10
Transplant outdoors
Aug 14
Projected first harvest
Oct 18
spring planting
fall planting
Most broccoli mature in about 50 to 200 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
4 varieties of broccoli in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with broccoli
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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