When to plant broccoli in Moonan Brook
- Move seedlings out: early Feb to late AprMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to late AprMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to late AugMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to early OctMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to early OctMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: late Dec to mid MarMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Moonan Brook. 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.