When to plant broccoli in Cavendish
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early MarCavendish area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid AprCavendish area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AprCavendish area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: late Jun to early AugCavendish area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: early Aug to mid SepCavendish area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Aug to mid SepCavendish area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Cavendish. 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.