When to plant broccoli in Manilla
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid MarManilla area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late AprManilla area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late AprManilla area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to late JulManilla area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to early SepManilla area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to early SepManilla area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Manilla. 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.