When to plant cauliflower in Mildura
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to late MayMildura area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to early JulMildura area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to early JulMildura area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mildura. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A cool-season brassica for autumn planting in Adelaide, maturing in winter and early spring. It's fussier than broccoli: it needs rich soil and no check to growth, or it forms tiny early heads. Fold leaves over the curd as it forms to keep it white.