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Piracicaba · Broccoli

Zone 3a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Piracicaba to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 17th
Last FrostMay 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 8th
Harvest BeginsJul 7th
Harvest EndsSep 1st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 32°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)32
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: For this heat-tolerant, non-heading type, aim for steady cool conditions early, then keep soil evenly moist as temperatures rise to encourage lots of tender side shoots.