When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Connecticut
Connecticut spans USDA zones 6a–7a, 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 March 15 in Bridgeport to April 17 in Torrington — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 7a | April 5 | November 6 | March 15 – April 19 |
| Stamford | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | March 27 – May 1 |
| New Haven | 7a | April 17 | October 27 | March 27 – May 1 |
| Hartford | 6b | April 17 | October 26 | March 27 – May 1 |
| Waterbury | 6b | April 26 | October 16 | April 5 – May 10 |
| Norwalk | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | March 27 – May 1 |
| Danbury | 6b | May 1 | October 14 | April 10 – May 15 |
| New Britain | 6b | April 17 | October 26 | March 27 – May 1 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Connecticut: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Connecticut?
Across Connecticut, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly March 15 in Bridgeport to April 17 in Torrington, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut publishes 35 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 Connecticut?
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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