When should I plant Μπρόκολο in Zone 8a?

Start Μπρόκολο seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 18.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Μπρόκολο in Zone 8a?

Yes. Μπρόκολο needs 70 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥦 Growing Μπρόκολο in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Μπρόκολο. Τελευταίος παγετός: Apr 5. Πρώτος παγετός: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 ημέρες)

Ζώνη8a

Τελευταίος παγετόςApr 5

Πρώτος παγετόςOct 28

Περίοδος206 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή70 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Μπρόκολο in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Μπρόκολο seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Μπρόκολο seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 18

First harvest approximately Jun 18 (~60 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Aug 5

For a fall harvest, plant Μπρόκολο around Aug 5 (12 weeks before first frost).

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