When to plant broccoli in North Carolina
North Carolina spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 22 in Goldsboro to April 11 in Boone — below are local dates for 96 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8a | March 30 | November 3 | March 9 – March 23 |
| Raleigh | 8a | March 28 | November 8 | March 7 – March 21 |
| Greensboro | 8a | April 1 | November 4 | March 11 – March 25 |
| Durham | 8a | April 2 | November 4 | March 12 – March 26 |
| Winston-Salem | 8a | March 26 | November 9 | March 5 – March 19 |
| Fayetteville | 8a | March 30 | November 10 | March 9 – March 23 |
| Cary | 8a | March 27 | November 8 | March 6 – March 20 |
| Wilmington | 8b | March 19 | November 20 | February 26 – March 12 |
Broccoli in North Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant broccoli in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly February 22 in Goldsboro to April 11 in Boone, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the broccoli planting date vary across North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina publishes 96 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 North Carolina?
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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