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Can You Grow Broccoli in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Broccolis in Kansas

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

May 31 – Jun 20

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.