When to plant broccoli in Peterborough
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid MarPeterborough area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late AprPeterborough area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late AprPeterborough area, semi-arid
- Sow in trays: early Jun to early JulPeterborough area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Jul to mid AugPeterborough area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Jul to mid AugPeterborough area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Peterborough. 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.