When to plant broccoli in Padthaway
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late JulPadthaway area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early SepPadthaway area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early SepPadthaway area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Padthaway. 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.