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When to Plant Broccoli Raab in Alma, New York (14708)

Location

Alma, New York

ZIP Code

14708

USDA Zone

5b

Last Frost

Saturday, April 25, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Saturday, March 14, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Broccoli Raab directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 8"

โ˜€๏ธ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 4-7 days

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๐Ÿค Good Companions

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Growing Broccoli Raab in Zone 5b

Broccoli Raab (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Alma, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, you should direct sow seeds around Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Saturday, April 25, 2026. Broccoli Raab grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.