When to plant cauliflower in Peterborough
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late FebPeterborough area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early AprPeterborough area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early AprPeterborough area, semi-arid
- Sow in trays: late May to mid JunPeterborough area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early Jul to late JulPeterborough area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Jul to late JulPeterborough 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 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.