When to plant cauliflower in Nildottie
- Sow in trays: late Feb to late MayNildottie area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early Apr to early JulNildottie area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Apr to early JulNildottie area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Nildottie. 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.