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Can You Grow Broccoli in Texas?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
Plant zones
Texas last frost
Texas first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Broccolis in Texas
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas
Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Broccoli in Texas?
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
What zone is Texas?
Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).
When do you plant Broccolis in Texas?
Plant Broccolis around mid-February (start indoors Jan 4), harvest Apr 16 – May 6.