When to plant broccoli in Port Augusta
- Sow in trays: late Feb to mid JunPort Augusta area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early Apr to late JulPort Augusta area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early Apr to late JulPort Augusta area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Port Augusta. 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.