When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA zones 6b–7b, 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 10 in Shively to April 10 in Shelbyville — below are local dates for 46 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | 7a | April 6 | November 1 | March 16 – April 20 |
| Lexington-Fayette urban county | 7a | April 13 | October 28 | March 23 – April 27 |
| Bowling Green | 7a | April 5 | October 31 | March 15 – April 19 |
| Owensboro | 7a | April 2 | November 1 | March 12 – April 16 |
| Covington | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | March 26 – April 30 |
| Georgetown | 6b | April 18 | October 23 | March 28 – May 2 |
| Richmond | 7a | April 15 | October 22 | March 25 – April 29 |
| Florence | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | March 28 – May 2 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Kentucky: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly March 10 in Shively to April 10 in Shelbyville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky publishes 46 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 Kentucky?
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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