When to plant broccoli in Dudley East
- Sow in trays: early Jan to mid AugDudley East area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to early OctDudley East area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to early OctDudley East area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Dudley East. 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.