When to plant broccoli in Oaklands
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid MarOaklands area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late AprOaklands area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late AprOaklands area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to mid JulOaklands area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to late AugOaklands area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to late AugOaklands area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Oaklands. 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.