When to plant broccoli in zone 6
In USDA zone 6, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 5 and Apr 30. Start broccoli indoors around Feb 15 to Mar 23. Plant them out around Apr 10 to May 11. Expect to harvest around May 29 to Jul 14.
Zone 6 dates for broccoli
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 to Mar 23 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | Apr 10 to May 11 |
| Harvest | May 29 to Jul 14 |
| Typical last spring frost | Apr 5 to Apr 30 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Oct 15 |
USDA zones measure winter cold, not frost dates, so these are typical dates for the zone. Towns in the same zone can be weeks apart.
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