Leaf & brassica crops · GROWING GUIDE
Make room
for broccoli.
A cool-season crop with crisp stems and dense green florets. Give each plant room to develop and pay attention to rising temperatures.
Seed or transplant · Frost tolerant
START WITH YOUR LOCATION
Every garden has its own season.
Explore local growing conditions across the United States and Canada before choosing your planting day.
Texas fall planting reference.
These five Texas dates are historical average fall starts, not deadlines. Open a regional guide for the source and timing details.
PLANNING A TEXAS FALL CROP
A few things to keep in mind.
Check new transplants for moisture and leave space according to the variety label. Record whether you sowed seed or set out a plant so later observations have context.
A transplant and a newly sown seed are not at the same growth stage. Match your calendar entry to the action you actually take.
How to use our calendars →Separate each growing stage.
- Choose seed or a transplant. Direct sowing, indoor seed starting and setting out a seedling are different operations. Confirm which one the local calendar describes.
- Sow or harden off. Follow crop and variety guidance for seed depth, spacing and temperature. Harden off nursery-grown seedlings before setting them outdoors.
- Check spring and fall timing. Use separate local guidance for each season. Heat and the time left for the crop to mature matter alongside cold tolerance.
These are general growing stages, not local planting dates. Minnesota calendar dates are not transferred to other regions. Read the Extension growing-stage guide ↗