When to plant Broccoli and brussels sprouts in Maine
In spring, from Mar 25 – Apr 20 in Auburn to May 1 – June 15 in Sanford.
For a fall crop, from June 1 – 30 in Bangor to July 1 – Aug 1 in Lewiston.
USDA gives brussels sprouts the same planting dates as broccoli.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Augusta | Apr 1 – May 1 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Bangor | Apr 1 – May 1 | June 1 – 30 |
| Biddeford | Apr 15 – June 1 | June 1 – 30 |
| Lewiston | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Portland | Apr 1 – May 1 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Saco | Apr 1 – May 1 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Sanford | May 1 – June 15 | June 1 – 30 |
| South Portland | Apr 1 – May 1 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Waterville | Apr 1 – May 1 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Westbrook | Apr 1 – May 1 | June 15 – July 15 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. The full USDA table for broccoli.
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