When to plant broccoli in Beechworth
- Sow in trays: late Jan to late FebBeechworth area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early AprBeechworth area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early AprBeechworth area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: early Jul to early AugBeechworth area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to mid SepBeechworth area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to mid SepBeechworth area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Beechworth. 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.