When should I plant Μπρόκολο in Zone 6a?

Start Μπρόκολο seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 11.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Μπρόκολο in Zone 6a?

Yes. Μπρόκολο needs 70 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥦 Growing Μπρόκολο in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Μπρόκολο. Τελευταίος παγετός: Apr 28. Πρώτος παγετός: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 ημέρες)

Ζώνη6a

Τελευταίος παγετόςApr 28

Πρώτος παγετόςOct 8

Περίοδος163 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή70 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Μπρόκολο in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Μπρόκολο seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Μπρόκολο seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 11

First harvest approximately Jul 11 (~60 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Jul 16

For a fall harvest, plant Μπρόκολο around Jul 16 (12 weeks before first frost).

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