When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Alabama
Alabama spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 3 – April 7 |
| Mobile | 9a | February 21 | December 6 | January 31 – March 7 |
| Birmingham | 8a | March 21 | November 11 | February 28 – April 4 |
| Montgomery | 8b | March 4 | November 18 | February 11 – March 18 |
| Tuscaloosa | 8b | March 18 | November 10 | February 25 – April 1 |
| Hoover | 8a | March 19 | November 8 | February 26 – April 2 |
| Auburn | 8b | March 13 | November 17 | February 20 – March 27 |
| Dothan | 9a | March 1 | November 24 | February 8 – March 15 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Alabama: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Alabama?
Across Alabama, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly January 31 in Mobile to March 16 in Jacksonville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Alabama?
Yes. Alabama publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right gai lan (chinese 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 gai lan (chinese broccoli) take to grow in Alabama?
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) takes about 50–70 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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