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When to Plant Broccoli in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 18, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Evansville and as late as Apr 11 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 19 – Aug 26.

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
IndianapolisMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 6Aug 19 – Aug 26
Fort WayneMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 10Aug 19 – Aug 26
EvansvilleFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 15Sep 8 – Sep 15
South BendMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 9Aug 21 – Aug 28
CarmelMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 7Aug 19 – Aug 26
BloomingtonFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 25 – Apr 1Aug 24 – Aug 31
HammondMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 9Aug 18 – Aug 25
GaryMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 25 – Sep 1
FishersMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 7Aug 19 – Aug 26
LafayetteMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 16 – Aug 23
MuncieFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 2Aug 23 – Aug 30
Terre HauteFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 25 – Apr 1Aug 17 – Aug 24
NoblesvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 7Aug 19 – Aug 26
KokomoMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 6 – Apr 13Aug 16 – Aug 23
GreenwoodMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 6Aug 19 – Aug 26
AndersonMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 29 – Apr 5Aug 21 – Aug 28
ElkhartMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 19 – Aug 26
MishawakaMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 9Aug 21 – Aug 28
LawrenceFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 24 – Aug 31
JeffersonvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 17Sep 7 – Sep 14
ColumbusFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 21 – Mar 28Aug 23 – Aug 30
West LafayetteMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 16 – Aug 23
PortageMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 25 – Sep 1
WestfieldMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 7Aug 19 – Aug 26
New AlbanyFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 17Sep 7 – Sep 14
RichmondMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 10Aug 18 – Aug 25
MerrillvilleMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 23 – Aug 30
GoshenMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 19 – Aug 26
ValparaisoMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 23 – Aug 30
Michigan CityMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 29 – Apr 5Aug 25 – Sep 1

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 18, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Evansville and as late as Apr 11 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 19 – Aug 26.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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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