When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in New York
New York spans USDA zones 4b–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 11 in New York to April 26 in Oneonta — below are local dates for 201 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7b | April 1 | November 19 | March 11 – April 15 |
| Buffalo | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | April 3 – May 8 |
| Yonkers | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | March 30 – May 4 |
| Rochester | 6b | April 24 | October 25 | April 3 – May 8 |
| Syracuse | 6a | April 29 | October 19 | April 8 – May 13 |
| Albany | 6a | April 27 | October 15 | April 6 – May 11 |
| New Rochelle | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | March 30 – May 4 |
| Cheektowaga | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | April 3 – May 8 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in New York: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in New York?
Across New York, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly March 11 in New York to April 26 in Oneonta, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across New York?
Yes. New York publishes 201 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 New York?
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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