When to plant broccoli in Birmingham
Common questions
When will broccoli be ready to harvest in Birmingham?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 12–Jun 6) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start broccoli seeds indoors in Birmingham?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 13–Mar 6) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant broccoli outdoors in Birmingham?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 13–Apr 3) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant broccoli in autumn in Birmingham?
Yes — Birmingham supports a second, autumn sowing of broccoli around late July (Jul 28–Aug 11), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Birmingham?
Birmingham has roughly 229 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow broccoli to maturity outdoors.
Sow broccoli as soon as the soil is workable — it tolerates cool weather and light frost. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Birmingham's frost dates.