When to plant broccoli in zone 5

Broccoli in USDA zone 5

Average zone 5 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 30, first fall frost ≈ Oct 10 (163 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting 2 weeks before the last frost; fall crops do very well.

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Other zones

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• Broccoli in zone 10
• Zone 5 planting calendar