When to plant broccoli in Nhill
- Sow in trays: early Feb to early JulNhill area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid AugNhill area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AugNhill area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Nhill. 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.