When to plant broccoli in Canberra
- Sow in trays: early Jan to mid FebCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to late MarCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to late MarCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: early Jul to mid AugCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to early OctCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to early OctCanberra area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Canberra. 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.