When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Louisiana
Louisiana spans USDA zones 8b–9b, 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 1 in New Orleans to March 7 in Claiborne — below are local dates for 55 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 9b | January 22 | January 5 | January 1 – February 5 |
| Baton Rouge | 9a | February 28 | November 26 | February 7 – March 14 |
| Shreveport | 8b | March 9 | November 18 | February 16 – March 23 |
| Metairie | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | January 9 – February 13 |
| Lafayette | 9a | February 26 | November 28 | February 5 – March 12 |
| Lake Charles | 9a | February 14 | December 7 | January 24 – February 28 |
| Kenner | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | January 9 – February 13 |
| Bossier City | 8b | February 28 | November 24 | February 7 – March 14 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Louisiana: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly January 1 in New Orleans to March 7 in Claiborne, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana publishes 55 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 Louisiana?
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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