When does the bed free up after Broccoli raab?

In an average climate (USDA zone 8a), Broccoli raab is harvested by around week 20. That leaves roughly 24 weeks until the first frost. Warmer or cooler sites shift both by one to three weeks.

Which crops follow Broccoli raab well?

The strongest options are Chervil, Chard, Lettuce. Three things decide it: the remaining season has to cover the growing time, crop rotation rules out a close relative straight afterwards, and the neighbours in the bed should get along.

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Three steps, three minutes. Type your location, measure your bed, click the veg you like. I do the rest.

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Succession

What do I plant after Broccoli raab?

After Broccoli raab the bed opens up around week 20. That leaves roughly 24 weeks before the first frost — enough for a second crop instead of bare soil.

Calculated for an average Central European climate: USDA zone 8a, last frost around week 19, first frost around week 43. Your site will differ — the planner uses the real frost data for your location.

What works after Broccoli raab

Chervil
Sow from week 34 · harvest by week 39
tolerates frost · uncritical after Broccoli raab
Chard
Sow from week 28 · harvest by week 37
tolerates frost · uncritical after Broccoli raab
Lettuce
Sow from week 30 · harvest by week 37
tolerates frost · uncritical after Broccoli raab
Spinach
Sow from week 34 · harvest by week 40
tolerates frost · uncritical after Broccoli raab
Winter purslane
Sow from week 33 · harvest by week 40
tolerates frost · uncritical after Broccoli raab
Lamb's Lettuce
Sow from week 32 · harvest by week 41
tolerates frost · uncritical after Broccoli raab

And in your garden?

This page assumes an average climate. Your plan uses your location, your bed size and the crops you actually want to grow.

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Common questions

When does the bed free up after Broccoli raab?: In an average climate (USDA zone 8a), Broccoli raab is harvested by around week 20. That leaves roughly 24 weeks until the first frost. Warmer or cooler sites shift both by one to three weeks.
Which crops follow Broccoli raab well?: The strongest options are Chervil, Chard, Lettuce. Three things decide it: the remaining season has to cover the growing time, crop rotation rules out a close relative straight afterwards, and the neighbours in the bed should get along.