When to plant broccoli in zone 4a
A planting schedule for broccoli in USDA hardiness zone 4a, where the typical last spring frost is around May 12, 2026 and the first fall frost around Oct 3, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (Stanton, ND) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Broccoli planting schedule for zone 4a
- Start seeds indoorsMar 17, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026
- Start hardening offApr 18, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsApr 28, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about May 26, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
Zone 4a covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for broccoli dates worked out from your nearest weather station:
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Stanton, ND) in zone 4a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.