When to Plant Broccoli in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, start seeds indoors around January 28, transplant or plant outdoors March 11 to May 15, and expect your first harvest around May 15. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around August 25. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Broccoli planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Jan 28
Transplant outdoors
Mar 11
Projected first harvest
May 15
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 21
Transplant outdoors
Aug 25
Projected first harvest
Oct 29
spring planting
fall planting
Most broccoli mature in about 50 to 200 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Broccoli planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Jan 16
Transplant outdoors
Feb 27
Projected first harvest
May 3
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 31
Transplant outdoors
Sep 4
Projected first harvest
Nov 8
spring planting
fall planting
Most broccoli mature in about 50 to 200 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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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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