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When to Plant Broccoli in Zone 2A

USDA Zone

2A

Cities Covered

26

Avg Last Frost

Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2A

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Broccoli seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica oleracea var. italica
Days to Maturity 60 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6 hours)
Plant Spacing 18" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Broccoli

Good Companions

BeetCeleryOnionPotatoDill

Avoid Planting Near

TomatoStrawberryPepper
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Growing Broccoli in USDA Zone 2A

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2A. This zone includes cities like Anchorage, Takotna, Eielson Afb and 23 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2A is around Tuesday, June 1, 2027. For best results, start your Broccoli seeds indoors around Tuesday, April 20, 2027, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, June 1, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Broccoli approximately 60 days after planting.