When should I plant Chinese Broccoli in Zone 5b?

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

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5b is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Chinese Broccoli in Zone 5b?

Yes. Chinese Broccoli needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Chinese Broccoli in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Chinese Broccoli in this zone. Embun beku terakhir: Apr 28. Embun beku pertama: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 hari)

Zona5b

Embun beku terakhirApr 28

Embun beku pertamaOct 8

Musim163 hari

Panen60 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Chinese Broccoli in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Chinese Broccoli seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Chinese Broccoli seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 11

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

Fall Planting: Jul 16

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

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