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Can You Grow Broccoli in Nebraska?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Nebraska last frost

early April

Nebraska first frost

late October

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Broccolis in Nebraska

Start indoors

Feb 23

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 6 – Jun 26

Dates are approximate, based on Nebraska'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 Nebraska

Nebraska spans from Zone 4a in the northwest to Zone 6a in the southeast. Cold winters and warm summers. Excellent for corn, winter wheat, and cool-season crops.