When to plant broccoli in Noarlunga Downs
- Sow in trays: late Jan to late JulNoarlunga Downs area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early SepNoarlunga Downs area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early SepNoarlunga Downs area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Noarlunga Downs. 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.