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Marathon · Broccoli

Zone 7b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Marathon to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 13th
Last FrostApr 10th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsApr 10th
Harvest BeginsJun 24th
Harvest EndsOct 28th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: Start indoors for earlier uniform heads, then transplant only when nights are reliably cool but days are warming to avoid premature flowering.