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Can You Grow Broccoli in New Hampshire?

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

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late October

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Broccolis in New Hampshire

Start indoors

Feb 23

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 6 – Jun 26

Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Broccoli in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Broccolis in New Hampshire?

Plant Broccolis around early April (start indoors Feb 23), harvest Jun 6 – Jun 26.