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Can You Grow Broccoli in Prince Edward Island?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5

Grows well here

Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Prince Edward Island last frost

mid-April

Prince Edward Island first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Broccolis in Prince Edward Island

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 14 – Jul 4

Dates are approximate, based on Prince Edward Island'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.

Full broccoli growing guide →

Gardening in Prince Edward Island

PEI has a maritime climate with mild summers and cold winters. Most of the island is Zone 5a-5b. Famous for its potatoes — the red soil and maritime moisture create ideal conditions.