When to plant broccoli in Lake Plains
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to late JunLake Plains area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to early AugLake Plains area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to early AugLake Plains area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Lake Plains. 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.