When to plant Broccoli

Broccoli can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 28°F and 80°F and soil temperature is above 40°F. For best possible results aim to plant Broccoli when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 65°F and 75°F and soil temperature is above 60°F.

Sow Broccoli directly

Start Broccoli indoors

Broccoli growing facts

Plant name	Broccoli
Plant Family	Brassicaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	50 - 150 days
Min tolerable temperature	28°F
Max tolerable temperature	80°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	65°F to 75°F
Seed germination temperature	60°F to 75°F