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When to plant broccoli in Delaware

Delaware spans USDA zones 7a–7b, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 14 in Dover to March 21 in Milford — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Wilmingtonthe broccoli transplant out window (March 17–March 31) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Wilmington7bApril 7November 4March 17 – March 31
Dover7bApril 4November 4March 14 – March 28
Newark7bApril 7November 2March 17 – March 31
Middletown7bApril 7November 2March 17 – March 31
Bear7bApril 7November 2March 17 – March 31
Glasgow7bApril 7November 2March 17 – March 31
Brookside7bApril 7November 2March 17 – March 31
Hockessin7aApril 7November 4March 17 – March 31

Broccoli in Delaware: FAQ

When can I plant broccoli in Delaware?

Across Delaware, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly March 14 in Dover to March 21 in Milford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the broccoli planting date vary across Delaware?

Yes. Delaware publishes 11 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 Delaware?

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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