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When to Plant Broccoli in Texas

In a typical Texas location, start seeds indoors Jan 17 – Jan 31, then transplant outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 31 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 19 – Sep 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
HoustonDec 15 – Dec 29Jan 12 – Jan 19Oct 23 – Oct 30
San AntonioJan 7 – Jan 21Feb 4 – Feb 11Sep 26 – Oct 3
DallasJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 16Sep 27 – Oct 4
Fort WorthJan 15 – Jan 29Feb 12 – Feb 19Sep 22 – Sep 29
AustinJan 20 – Feb 3Feb 17 – Feb 24Sep 15 – Sep 22
El PasoJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 16Sep 18 – Sep 25
ArlingtonJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 16 – Feb 23Sep 18 – Sep 25
Corpus ChristiDec 13 – Dec 27Jan 10 – Jan 17Oct 20 – Oct 27
PlanoJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 21Sep 19 – Sep 26
LaredoDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 6Oct 23 – Oct 30
LubbockFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 10Sep 9 – Sep 16
GarlandJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 21Sep 19 – Sep 26
IrvingJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 16Sep 27 – Oct 4
CypressJan 1 – Jan 15Jan 29 – Feb 5Oct 1 – Oct 8
AmarilloFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 25 – Apr 1Aug 27 – Sep 3
Grand PrairieJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 16 – Feb 23Sep 18 – Sep 25
BrownsvilleNov 21 – Dec 5Dec 19 – Dec 26Nov 2 – Nov 9
McKinneyJan 27 – Feb 10Feb 24 – Mar 3Sep 13 – Sep 20
FriscoJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 21Sep 19 – Sep 26
PasadenaDec 15 – Dec 29Jan 12 – Jan 19Oct 23 – Oct 30
MesquiteJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 16Sep 27 – Oct 4
KilleenJan 24 – Feb 7Feb 21 – Feb 28Sep 15 – Sep 22
McAllenNov 21 – Dec 5Dec 19 – Dec 26Oct 30 – Nov 6
CarrolltonJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 16Sep 27 – Oct 4
MidlandFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 5 – Mar 12Sep 7 – Sep 14
WacoJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 16 – Feb 23Sep 18 – Sep 25
DentonJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 20 – Feb 27Sep 18 – Sep 25
AbileneJan 30 – Feb 13Feb 27 – Mar 6Sep 8 – Sep 15
Round RockJan 21 – Feb 4Feb 18 – Feb 25Sep 18 – Sep 25
BeaumontDec 27 – Jan 10Jan 24 – Jan 31Oct 2 – Oct 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, start seeds indoors Jan 17 – Jan 31, then transplant outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 31 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 19 – Sep 26.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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