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