When to plant broccoli in Manoora
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid MarManoora area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late AprManoora area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late AprManoora area, Mediterranean
- Sow in trays: early Jun to mid JulManoora area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Jul to late AugManoora area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Jul to late AugManoora area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Manoora. 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.