When to plant broccoli in Alabama
Alabama spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 31 in Mobile to March 16 in Jacksonville — below are local dates for 70 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 3 – March 17 |
| Mobile | 9a | February 21 | December 6 | January 31 – February 14 |
| Birmingham | 8a | March 21 | November 11 | February 28 – March 14 |
| Montgomery | 8b | March 4 | November 18 | February 11 – February 25 |
| Tuscaloosa | 8b | March 18 | November 10 | February 25 – March 11 |
| Hoover | 8a | March 19 | November 8 | February 26 – March 12 |
| Auburn | 8b | March 13 | November 17 | February 20 – March 6 |
| Dothan | 9a | March 1 | November 24 | February 8 – February 22 |
Broccoli in Alabama: FAQ
When can I plant broccoli in Alabama?
Across Alabama, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly January 31 in Mobile to March 16 in Jacksonville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the broccoli planting date vary across Alabama?
Yes. Alabama publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right broccoli planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does broccoli take to grow in Alabama?
Broccoli takes about 55–80 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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