When to plant broccoli in Ararat
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early MarArarat area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid AprArarat area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AprArarat area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: early Jul to early AugArarat area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to mid SepArarat area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to mid SepArarat area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Ararat. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A cool-season brassica planted in late summer and autumn in Adelaide for heads through winter. Rich soil and steady feeding give big heads. Pick the main head while buds are tight, then keep harvesting the side shoots for weeks.