When to plant broccoli in zone 8
In USDA zone 8, the last spring frost usually falls between Feb 25 and Mar 25. Start broccoli indoors around Jan 8 to Feb 13. Plant them out around Mar 3 to Apr 3. Expect to harvest around Apr 21 to Jun 6.
Zone 8 dates for broccoli
| Start seeds indoors | Jan 8 to Feb 13 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | Mar 3 to Apr 3 |
| Harvest | Apr 21 to Jun 6 |
| Typical last spring frost | Feb 25 to Mar 25 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Nov 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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