When to plant cauliflower in Forbes
- Sow in trays: early Feb to early MarForbes area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid AprForbes area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AprForbes area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to early JulForbes area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to mid AugForbes area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to mid AugForbes 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 for autumn planting in Adelaide, maturing in winter and early spring. It's fussier than broccoli: it needs rich soil and no check to growth, or it forms tiny early heads. Fold leaves over the curd as it forms to keep it white.