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Vegetable Annual Intermediate Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Broccoli

Broccoli is a Annual Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 2–11. It requires full_sun and takes around 55–85 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedHigh
Days to Maturity🌱 55–85 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 2–11
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Transplant Indoor Seed Start Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
8 weeks
before last frost
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Direct Sow
14 days before frost
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Transplant
14 days before frost
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Fall Planting
12 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal65–75Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum35Β°F
Optimal60–70Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal70–80Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–² Low
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1200 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth0.5" (in)
Plant Spacing18" (in)
Row Spacing24" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)1 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSilty

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 12" (in)
Min. Volume 5 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Broccoli right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

4 βœ… Ready
44 ⚠️ Risk
2 🚫 Not yet
AK ⏳ Oct 16, 10:00 AKDT AL πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT AR βœ… Oct 16, 13:00 CDT AZ βœ… Oct 16, 11:00 MST CA πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 11:00 PDT CO ⏳ Oct 16, 12:00 MDT CT πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT DE πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT FL πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT GA πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT HI βœ… Oct 16, 08:00 HST IA ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT ID ⚠️ Oct 16, 12:00 MDT IL ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT KY βœ… Oct 16, 14:00 EDT LA πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT MD πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT MN ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT MO ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT MS πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT MT ⚠️ Oct 16, 12:00 MDT NC πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT ND ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT NE ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT NJ πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT NM ⚠️ Oct 16, 12:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Oct 16, 11:00 PDT NY πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Oct 16, 11:00 PDT PA πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT RI πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT SC πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT SD ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT TN πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Oct 16, 12:00 MDT VA πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT VT ⚠️ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT WA ⚠️ Oct 16, 11:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Oct 16, 13:00 CDT WV πŸ”₯ Oct 16, 14:00 EDT WY ⚠️ Oct 16, 12:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Feb 3
255 days ago
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Direct sow outdoors Mar 17
213 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Mar 17
213 days ago
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Earliest harvest May 11 ~
158 days ago
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Latest harvest Jun 10 ~
128 days ago
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Fall planting window Sep 3
43 days ago

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1200 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Beets
  • Celery
  • Dill
  • Onion
  • Potatoes
  • Rosemary
  • Sage

❌ Keep Away From

  • Peppers
  • Pole Beans
  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes