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Can You Grow Broccoli in New Brunswick?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
Plant zones
New Brunswick last frost
New Brunswick first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Broccolis in New Brunswick
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Broccoli
Broccoli is a cool-season crop that produces best in spring and fall when temperatures are moderate.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for spring planting or direct sow in midsummer for fall. Harvest the main head before it flowers — side shoots continue producing after.
Gardening in New Brunswick
New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Broccoli in New Brunswick?
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
What zone is New Brunswick?
New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).
When do you plant Broccolis in New Brunswick?
Plant Broccolis around mid-April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jun 14 – Jul 4.