When to plant broccoli in Coober Pedy
- Sow in trays: early Mar to late MayCoober Pedy area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Apr to early JulCoober Pedy area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Apr to early JulCoober Pedy area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Coober Pedy. 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.