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When to Plant Broccoli in Wyoming

In a typical Wyoming location, start seeds indoors Mar 29 – Apr 12, then transplant outdoors Apr 26 – May 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 13 in Worland and as late as May 22 in Evanston. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 26 – Aug 2. 1 city in Wyoming is essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
CheyenneMar 26 – Apr 9Apr 23 – Apr 30Jul 30 – Aug 6
CasperMar 22 – Apr 5Apr 19 – Apr 26Jul 28 – Aug 4
GilletteMar 27 – Apr 10Apr 24 – May 1Jul 30 – Aug 6
LaramieApr 19 – May 3May 17 – May 24Jul 3 – Jul 10
Rock SpringsApr 5 – Apr 19May 3 – May 10Jul 23 – Jul 30
SheridanApr 2 – Apr 16Apr 30 – May 7Jul 22 – Jul 29
Green RiverApr 5 – Apr 19May 3 – May 10Jul 21 – Jul 28
EvanstonApr 24 – May 8May 22 – May 29Jul 11 – Jul 18
RivertonMar 24 – Apr 7Apr 21 – Apr 28Jul 23 – Jul 30
JacksonFrost-free: year-round planting
CodyMar 24 – Apr 7Apr 21 – Apr 28Jul 30 – Aug 6
RawlinsMar 29 – Apr 12Apr 26 – May 3Jul 31 – Aug 7
LanderMar 30 – Apr 13Apr 27 – May 4Jul 26 – Aug 2
TorringtonMar 23 – Apr 6Apr 20 – Apr 27Jul 28 – Aug 4
DouglasMar 31 – Apr 14Apr 28 – May 5Jul 22 – Jul 29
PowellMar 31 – Apr 14Apr 28 – May 5Jul 19 – Jul 26
RanchettesMar 24 – Apr 7Apr 21 – Apr 28Jul 30 – Aug 6
WorlandMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 13 – Apr 20Jul 30 – Aug 6
BuffaloApr 5 – Apr 19May 3 – May 10Jul 20 – Jul 27
South GreeleyMar 26 – Apr 9Apr 23 – Apr 30Jul 30 – Aug 6

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Wyoming cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Wyoming cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in Wyoming?

In a typical Wyoming location, start seeds indoors Mar 29 – Apr 12, then transplant outdoors Apr 26 – May 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 13 in Worland and as late as May 22 in Evanston. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 26 – Aug 2. 1 city in Wyoming is essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Wyoming?

The average last spring frost in Wyoming ranges from May 4 in Worland to June 12 in Evanston, 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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