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When to Plant Broccoli Raab in Gulston, Kentucky (40830)

Location

Gulston, Kentucky

ZIP Code

40830

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, February 27, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

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

☀️ 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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Growing Broccoli Raab in Zone 7a

Broccoli Raab (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Gulston, Kentucky, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, February 27, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Broccoli Raab grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.