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Can You Grow Broccoli in North Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Broccolis in North Carolina

Start indoors

Jan 17

Transplant

Feb 28

Harvest

Apr 29 – May 19

Dates are approximate, based on North Carolina'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 North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Broccoli in North Carolina?

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

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Broccolis in North Carolina?

Plant Broccolis around late February (start indoors Jan 17), harvest Apr 29 – May 19.