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Can You Grow Broccoli in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Broccolis in Alabama

Start indoors

Jan 4

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 16 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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.

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Gardening in Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.