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Growing broccoli in zone 9a

In USDA zone 9a, the typical last spring frost is March 2 and the first fall frost is November 26. Here is when to plant broccoli against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsDecember 22 to January 5
Transplant outdoorsFebruary 9 to February 16
Direct sow outdoorsFebruary 9 to February 16

These are zone 9a averages

Computed from 2,196 ZIP codes in zone 9a. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for broccoli from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.