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Growing Chinese Broccoli in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Chinese Broccoli early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Darrera gelada: May 22. Primera gelada: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 10Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 dies)

Zona3a
Darrera geladaMay 22
Primera geladaSep 12
Temporada113 dies
Collita60 dies
SolSol Ple

When to Plant Chinese Broccoli in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 10

Start Chinese Broccoli seeds indoors around Apr 10 (6 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 5

Transplant Chinese Broccoli seedlings outdoors after Jun 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 4

First harvest approximately Aug 4 (~60 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

Fall Planting: Jun 20

For a fall harvest, plant Chinese Broccoli around Jun 20 (12 weeks before first frost).

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