When to plant broccoli in zone 13a
A planting schedule for broccoli in USDA hardiness zone 13a, where the typical last spring frost is around Apr 12, 2026 and the first fall frost around Dec 1, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 96739) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Broccoli planting schedule for zone 13a
- Start seeds indoorsMar 6, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
- Start hardening offApr 7, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsApr 17, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about May 15, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 96739) in zone 13a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.