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Can You Grow Broccoli in Minnesota?
US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
Plant zones
Minnesota last frost
Minnesota first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Broccolis in Minnesota
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Minnesota'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 Minnesota
Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Broccoli in Minnesota?
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
What zone is Minnesota?
Minnesota spans USDA Zone 4a (2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).
When do you plant Broccolis in Minnesota?
Plant Broccolis around late April (start indoors Mar 14), harvest Jun 24 – Jul 14.