When to plant broccoli in Gillentown
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early MarGillentown area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid AprGillentown area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AprGillentown area, Mediterranean
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to late JulGillentown area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to early SepGillentown area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to early SepGillentown area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gillentown. 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.