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When to Plant Broccoli in Ohio

In a typical Ohio 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 18 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 17 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 23 – Aug 30.

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
ColumbusMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 6Aug 22 – Aug 29
ClevelandFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Mar 25Sep 10 – Sep 17
CincinnatiFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 2Aug 23 – Aug 30
ToledoMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 6Aug 25 – Sep 1
AkronMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 10Aug 26 – Sep 2
DaytonFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 23 – Aug 30
ParmaMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 6Sep 1 – Sep 8
CantonMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 10Aug 24 – Aug 31
YoungstownMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 10 – Apr 17Aug 15 – Aug 22
LorainMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 10Aug 22 – Aug 29
HamiltonMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 16 – Aug 23
SpringfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 4 – Apr 11Aug 17 – Aug 24
KetteringFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 23 – Aug 30
ElyriaMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 30 – Sep 6
LakewoodMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 6Sep 1 – Sep 8
Cuyahoga FallsMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 16Aug 19 – Aug 26
MiddletownMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 10Aug 17 – Aug 24
NewarkMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 8 – Apr 15Aug 14 – Aug 21
EuclidFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Mar 25Sep 10 – Sep 17
MentorMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 29 – Sep 5
MansfieldMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 20 – Aug 27
BeavercreekFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 23 – Aug 30
DublinMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 21 – Aug 28
Cleveland HeightsFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Mar 25Sep 10 – Sep 17
StrongsvilleMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 6Sep 1 – Sep 8
FairfieldMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 29 – Apr 5Aug 20 – Aug 27
FindlayMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 22 – Aug 29
WarrenMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 17 – Apr 24Aug 10 – Aug 17
LancasterMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 22 – Aug 29
Grove CityMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 9Aug 17 – Aug 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio 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 18 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 17 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 23 – Aug 30.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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