When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, 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 December 25 in Sarasota to February 28 in Crestview — below are local dates for 340 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 9b | February 1 | January 5 | January 11 – February 15 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | December 28 – February 1 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | December 30 – February 3 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | January 4 – February 8 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | December 27 – January 31 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | January 2 – February 6 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | December 28 – February 1 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | December 26 – January 30 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly December 25 in Sarasota to February 28 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 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 Florida?
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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