When to plant broccoli in Forbes
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid MarForbes area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late AprForbes area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late AprForbes area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to late JulForbes area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to early SepForbes area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to early SepForbes area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Forbes. 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.