When to plant Broccoli in Delaware
In spring, from Mar 1 – 20 in Dover to Mar 15 – Apr 15 in Wilmington.
In fall, July 1 – Aug 15.
Dates are for setting out plants. USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | Mar 1 – 20 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
| Middletown | Mar 15 – Apr 15 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
| Milford | Mar 15 – Apr 15 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
| Newark | Mar 15 – Apr 15 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
| Smyrna | Mar 1 – 20 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
| Wilmington | Mar 15 – Apr 15 | July 1 – Aug 15 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for broccoli.