When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Indiana
Indiana spans USDA zones 5b–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 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 6b | April 20 | October 21 | March 30 – May 4 |
| Fort Wayne | 6a | April 24 | October 21 | April 3 – May 8 |
| Evansville | 7a | March 29 | November 10 | March 8 – April 12 |
| South Bend | 6a | April 23 | October 23 | April 2 – May 7 |
| Fishers | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | March 31 – May 5 |
| Carmel | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | March 31 – May 5 |
| Bloomington | 6b | April 15 | October 26 | March 25 – April 29 |
| Hammond | 6a | April 23 | October 20 | April 2 – May 7 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Indiana: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Indiana?
Across Indiana, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly March 8 in Evansville to April 11 in Auburn, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Indiana?
Yes. Indiana publishes 86 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 Indiana?
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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