When to plant broccoli in Kaltukatjara
- Sow in trays: early Mar to late MayKaltukatjara area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Apr to early JulKaltukatjara area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Apr to early JulKaltukatjara area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Kaltukatjara. 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.