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When to plant broccoli in Connecticut

Connecticut spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 15 in Bridgeport to April 17 in Torrington — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Bridgeportthe broccoli transplant out window (March 15–March 29) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Bridgeport7aApril 5November 6March 15 – March 29
Stamford7aApril 17October 23March 27 – April 10
New Haven7aApril 17October 27March 27 – April 10
Hartford6bApril 17October 26March 27 – April 10
Waterbury6bApril 26October 16April 5 – April 19
Norwalk7aApril 17October 23March 27 – April 10
Danbury6bMay 1October 14April 10 – April 24
New Britain6bApril 17October 26March 27 – April 10

Broccoli in Connecticut: FAQ

When can I plant broccoli in Connecticut?

Across Connecticut, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly March 15 in Bridgeport to April 17 in Torrington, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the broccoli planting date vary across Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut publishes 35 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 Connecticut?

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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