When to plant broccoli in Ballarat
- Sow in trays: mid Jan to mid FebBallarat area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to early AprBallarat area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to early AprBallarat area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to late AugBallarat area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to early OctBallarat area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to early OctBallarat area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Ballarat. 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.