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When to Plant Broccoli in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, start seeds indoors Feb 28 – Mar 14, then transplant outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 17 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 21 – Aug 28.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 55–80 days

Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

Broccoli Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
BridgeportFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 15 – Mar 22Sep 4 – Sep 11
New HavenFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 25 – Sep 1
StamfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 21 – Aug 28
North StamfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 21 – Aug 28
HartfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 24 – Aug 31
WaterburyMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 14 – Aug 21
NorwalkFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 21 – Aug 28
DanburyMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 6Aug 18 – Aug 25
East NorwalkFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 21 – Aug 28
New BritainFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 24 – Aug 31
West HartfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 24 – Aug 31
BristolMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 4 – Apr 11Aug 16 – Aug 23
MeridenMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 14 – Aug 21
HamdenFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 24 – Aug 31
FairfieldFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 15 – Mar 22Sep 4 – Sep 11
West HavenFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 25 – Sep 1
MilfordFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 15 – Mar 22Sep 4 – Sep 11
StratfordFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 15 – Mar 22Sep 4 – Sep 11
City of Milford (balance)Feb 15 – Mar 1Mar 15 – Mar 22Sep 4 – Sep 11
East HartfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 24 – Aug 31
MiddletownMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 14 – Aug 21
EnfieldMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 7Aug 14 – Aug 21
SouthingtonMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 14 – Aug 21
SheltonMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 4 – Apr 11Aug 15 – Aug 22
NorwichFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – Mar 31Aug 22 – Aug 29
TrumbullFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 15 – Mar 22Sep 4 – Sep 11
West TorringtonMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 17 – Apr 24Aug 3 – Aug 10
TorringtonMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 17 – Apr 24Aug 3 – Aug 10
GlastonburyFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 24 – Aug 31
NaugatuckFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 24 – Aug 31

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, start seeds indoors Feb 28 – Mar 14, then transplant outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 17 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 21 – Aug 28.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do broccoli take to grow?

Broccoli typically take 55–80 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

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