When to plant broccoli in Newcastle
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late JulNewcastle area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early SepNewcastle area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early SepNewcastle area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Newcastle. 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.