Louisiana · Garden vegetables
Typically mid-October to late January, with peak early November through mid-December.
Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.
Mild winters let the fall crop roll into the new year.
From mid-October — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.
early November through mid-December — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.
Through late January — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.
about 15 weeks end to end, shoulders included.
Broccoli peak moves across the map. After this window, it lands next in:
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In Louisiana, the broccoli season typically runs mid-October to late January, with peak availability early November through mid-December. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.
Not a u-pick crop; look for fresh-cut heads and side shoots at farm stands. The best market weeks are early November through mid-December.
about 15 weeks end to end — mid-October to late January. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.