When to plant broccoli in Bridgeport

Broccoli is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Bridgeport's frost dates of Apr 7.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Feb 24 – Mar 17
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Apr 1 – Apr 22
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
May 31 – Jun 25
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Step 4 · Second sowing
Autumn / second sowing
Jul 24 – Aug 7
A second window for a fall crop, timed to mature before the first frost.
Step 5 · Second harvest
Autumn crop harvest
Sep 29 – Oct 24
Maturity window for the second sowing.
Window
Days to maturity
60 – 85 d
Bridgeport's 214-day season leaves this much room.
Broccoli on Bridgeport's growing year
Frost-bounded season with crops mapped onto the 12-month axis.
Frost risk Growing Harvest
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
APR 7
NOV 7

Common questions

When will broccoli be ready to harvest in Bridgeport?

Expect to harvest from around late May (May 31–Jun 25) in Bridgeport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

When should I start broccoli seeds indoors in Bridgeport?

Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 24–Mar 17) in Bridgeport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.

When can I transplant broccoli outdoors in Bridgeport?

Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 1–Apr 22) in Bridgeport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.

Can I plant broccoli in autumn in Bridgeport?

Yes — Bridgeport supports a second, autumn sowing of broccoli around late July (Jul 24–Aug 7), timed to mature before the first fall frost.

How long is the growing season in Bridgeport?

Bridgeport has roughly 214 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow broccoli to maturity outdoors.

The rule of thumb

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 Bridgeport's frost dates.

Confidence 89/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.