When to plant broccoli in Coonabarabran
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late MarCoonabarabran area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early MayCoonabarabran area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early MayCoonabarabran area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: late May to late JulCoonabarabran area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Jul to early SepCoonabarabran area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Jul to early SepCoonabarabran area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Coonabarabran. 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.