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Can You Grow Broccoli in Florida?
US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
Plant zones
Florida last frost
Florida first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Broccolis in Florida
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Florida'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 Florida
Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Broccoli in Florida?
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
What zone is Florida?
Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).
When do you plant Broccolis in Florida?
Plant Broccolis around mid-January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 11 – Mar 31.