When should I plant Chinese Broccoli in Zone 6a?

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 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 Chinese Broccoli in Zone 6a?

Yes. Chinese Broccoli needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Chinese Broccoli in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Chinese Broccoli. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย: Apr 28. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรก: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 วัน)

โซน6a

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้ายApr 28

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรกOct 8

ฤดูกาล163 วัน

เก็บเกี่ยว60 วัน

แสงแดดแดดเต็มที่

When to Plant Chinese Broccoli in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Chinese Broccoli seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 สัปดาห์ก่อนน้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย). 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/ตร.ม. (15cm ห่างกัน). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 11

First harvest approximately Jul 11 (~60 วัน 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).

Chinese Broccoli in Other Zones

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Plan Your Garden Chinese Broccoli

Track Chinese Broccoli from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

Start Free Chinese Broccoli Growing Guide