Tennessee · Garden vegetables

Broccoli season in Tennessee

Typically early May to mid-June, and again mid-September to mid-November, with peak mid-May through late May.

Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.

At a glance

Early

From early May, and again mid-September — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

mid-May through late May; again early October through late October — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through mid-November — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 15 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is broccoli season in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, the broccoli season typically runs early May to mid-June, and again mid-September to mid-November, with peak availability mid-May through late May. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own broccoli in Tennessee?

Not a u-pick crop; look for fresh-cut heads and side shoots at farm stands. The best market weeks are mid-May through late May.

How long does broccoli season last in Tennessee?

about 15 weeks end to end — early May to mid-June, and again mid-September to mid-November. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.