When to plant broccoli in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Mar 4 · Transplant Mar 25 · First harvest Jun 13 · Wrap by Jul 11

Last spring frostApr 15

Start seeds indoorsMar 4

Transplant outMar 25

First harvestJun 13

Last harvestJul 11

Fall succession sowJul 26

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 frost-free days. Broccoli tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 6 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Jul 26 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does broccoli take to grow in zone 7a?

Broccoli matures in about 80–100 days from transplanting. In zone 7a that means setting plants out around Mar 25 and first picking around Jun 13.

Will broccoli survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — broccoli tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

Can I plant a second crop of broccoli in zone 7a?

Yes — in zone 7a there's time for a fall sowing around Jul 26 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full broccoli growing guide →