When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, 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 18 in Edinburg to March 31 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | January 12 – February 16 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | February 4 – March 11 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | February 9 – March 16 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | January 30 – March 6 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | February 12 – March 19 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | February 9 – March 16 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | February 16 – March 23 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | January 1 – February 5 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly December 18 in Edinburg to March 31 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 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 Texas?
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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