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When to Plant Broccoli in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18, then transplant outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 12 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 21 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 14.

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
AtlantaFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 10Sep 6 – Sep 13
ColumbusJan 15 – Jan 29Feb 12 – Feb 19Sep 21 – Sep 28
SavannahJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 16Sep 28 – Oct 5
AthensFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 9Sep 8 – Sep 15
South FultonJan 25 – Feb 8Feb 22 – Mar 1Sep 18 – Sep 25
Sandy SpringsFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
RoswellFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
MaconJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 28 – Mar 7Sep 8 – Sep 15
Johns CreekFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
AlbanyJan 20 – Feb 3Feb 17 – Feb 24Sep 18 – Sep 25
Warner RobinsJan 21 – Feb 4Feb 18 – Feb 25Sep 17 – Sep 24
AlpharettaFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
MariettaFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 13Sep 5 – Sep 12
SmyrnaFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 13Sep 5 – Sep 12
ValdostaJan 15 – Jan 29Feb 12 – Feb 19Sep 25 – Oct 2
BrookhavenFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
StonecrestFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
DunwoodyFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
AugustaJan 9 – Jan 23Feb 6 – Feb 13Oct 2 – Oct 9
Peachtree CornersFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 7 – Sep 14
GainesvilleJan 30 – Feb 13Feb 27 – Mar 6Sep 12 – Sep 19
MiltonFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 21Sep 2 – Sep 9
NewnanFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 13 – Mar 20Aug 31 – Sep 7
MabletonFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 13Sep 5 – Sep 12
RomeFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 18Sep 1 – Sep 8
MartinezJan 9 – Jan 23Feb 6 – Feb 13Oct 2 – Oct 9
East PointJan 25 – Feb 8Feb 22 – Mar 1Sep 18 – Sep 25
Peachtree CityFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 5 – Mar 12Sep 4 – Sep 11
DaltonFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 12 – Mar 19Sep 2 – Sep 9
KennesawFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 12 – Mar 19Sep 2 – Sep 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18, then transplant outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 12 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 21 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 14.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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