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When to Plant Broccoli in Florida

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Dec 7 – Dec 21, then transplant outdoors Jan 4 – Jan 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 25 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 28 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Nov 8 – Nov 15. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
JacksonvilleDec 14 – Dec 28Jan 11 – Jan 18Nov 3 – Nov 10
MiamiFrost-free: year-round planting
TampaDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 6Nov 10 – Nov 17
OrlandoNov 29 – Dec 13Dec 27 – Jan 3Nov 11 – Nov 18
St. PetersburgNov 29 – Dec 13Dec 27 – Jan 3Nov 13 – Nov 20
HialeahFrost-free: year-round planting
TallahasseeJan 21 – Feb 4Feb 18 – Feb 25Sep 19 – Sep 26
Fort LauderdaleFrost-free: year-round planting
Cape CoralNov 28 – Dec 12Dec 26 – Jan 2Nov 11 – Nov 18
Pembroke PinesFrost-free: year-round planting
Port Saint LucieFrost-free: year-round planting
HollywoodFrost-free: year-round planting
GainesvilleJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 10 – Feb 17Sep 30 – Oct 7
MiramarFrost-free: year-round planting
Coral SpringsFrost-free: year-round planting
West Palm BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
Palm BayNov 28 – Dec 12Dec 26 – Jan 2Nov 11 – Nov 18
ClearwaterNov 29 – Dec 13Dec 27 – Jan 3Nov 12 – Nov 19
Miami GardensFrost-free: year-round planting
Pompano BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
LakelandDec 8 – Dec 22Jan 5 – Jan 12Nov 7 – Nov 14
BrandonDec 12 – Dec 26Jan 9 – Jan 16Nov 4 – Nov 11
DavieFrost-free: year-round planting
Spring HillDec 18 – Jan 1Jan 15 – Jan 22Oct 30 – Nov 6
Boca RatonFrost-free: year-round planting
PlantationFrost-free: year-round planting
Miami BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
DeltonaDec 8 – Dec 22Jan 5 – Jan 12Nov 10 – Nov 17
Lehigh AcresNov 29 – Dec 13Dec 27 – Jan 3Nov 14 – Nov 21
MelbourneDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 6Nov 10 – Nov 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in Florida?

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Dec 7 – Dec 21, then transplant outdoors Jan 4 – Jan 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 25 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 28 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Nov 8 – Nov 15. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Florida?

The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, 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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