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When to Plant Broccoli in North Carolina

In a typical North Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 10 – Feb 24, then transplant outdoors Mar 10 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 25 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 11 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 10.

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
CharlotteFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 9 – Mar 16Sep 1 – Sep 8
RaleighFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 6 – Sep 13
GreensboroFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 18Sep 2 – Sep 9
DurhamFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 12 – Mar 19Sep 2 – Sep 9
Winston-SalemFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 5 – Mar 12Sep 7 – Sep 14
FayettevilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 9 – Mar 16Sep 8 – Sep 15
CaryFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 6 – Sep 13
WilmingtonJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 5Sep 18 – Sep 25
High PointFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 9 – Mar 16Sep 3 – Sep 10
AshevilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 16 – Mar 23Aug 29 – Sep 5
GreenvilleFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 13Sep 6 – Sep 13
ConcordFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 18Aug 31 – Sep 7
GastoniaFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 13Sep 7 – Sep 14
JacksonvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 17Sep 6 – Sep 13
Chapel HillFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 17Sep 1 – Sep 8
Rocky MountFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 17Sep 5 – Sep 12
HuntersvilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 9 – Mar 16Sep 1 – Sep 8
BurlingtonFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 15Sep 7 – Sep 14
WilsonFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 1 – Mar 8Sep 10 – Sep 17
KannapolisFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 18Aug 31 – Sep 7
ApexFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 13Sep 6 – Sep 13
HickoryFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 17Sep 2 – Sep 9
Wake ForestFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 21Sep 2 – Sep 9
Indian TrailFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 17Sep 3 – Sep 10
MooresvilleFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Mar 26Aug 26 – Sep 2
GoldsboroFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 10 – Sep 17
MonroeFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 13 – Mar 20Aug 30 – Sep 6
SalisburyFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 16 – Mar 23Aug 28 – Sep 4
Holly SpringsFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 16 – Mar 23Sep 1 – Sep 8
MatthewsFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 17Sep 3 – Sep 10

Showing the 30 most populous of 95 North Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in North Carolina?

In a typical North Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 10 – Feb 24, then transplant outdoors Mar 10 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 25 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 11 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 10.

When is the last frost in North Carolina?

The average last spring frost in North Carolina ranges from March 18 in Morehead City to May 2 in Boone, 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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