When to plant broccoli in Indiana
Indiana spans USDA zones 5b–7a, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 8 in Evansville to April 11 in Auburn — below are local dates for 86 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 6b | April 20 | October 21 | March 30 – April 13 |
| Fort Wayne | 6a | April 24 | October 21 | April 3 – April 17 |
| Evansville | 7a | March 29 | November 10 | March 8 – March 22 |
| South Bend | 6a | April 23 | October 23 | April 2 – April 16 |
| Fishers | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | March 31 – April 14 |
| Carmel | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | March 31 – April 14 |
| Bloomington | 6b | April 15 | October 26 | March 25 – April 8 |
| Hammond | 6a | April 23 | October 20 | April 2 – April 16 |
Broccoli in Indiana: FAQ
When can I plant broccoli in Indiana?
Across Indiana, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly March 8 in Evansville to April 11 in Auburn, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the broccoli planting date vary across Indiana?
Yes. Indiana publishes 86 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 Indiana?
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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