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Can You Grow Broccoli in Quebec?
Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
Plant zones
Quebec last frost
Quebec first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Broccolis in Quebec
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Quebec'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 Quebec
Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Broccoli in Quebec?
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
What zone is Quebec?
Quebec spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
When do you plant Broccolis in Quebec?
Plant Broccolis around early May (start indoors Mar 20), harvest Jun 30 – Jul 20.