When to plant broccoli in Melbourne
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early AugMelbourne area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid SepMelbourne area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid SepMelbourne area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Melbourne. 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.