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Can You Grow Broccoli in Oklahoma?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Oklahoma last frost

early March

Oklahoma first frost

late November

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Broccolis in Oklahoma

Start indoors

Jan 24

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 6 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma

Oklahoma ranges from Zone 6a in the Panhandle to Zone 7b in the southeast. Hot summers and mild winters. Long growing season for warm-season crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Broccoli in Oklahoma?

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

What zone is Oklahoma?

Oklahoma spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Broccolis in Oklahoma?

Plant Broccolis around early March (start indoors Jan 24), harvest May 6 – May 26.