When to plant broccoli in Queanbeyan
- Sow in trays: early Jan to mid FebQueanbeyan area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to late MarQueanbeyan area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to late MarQueanbeyan area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to mid AugQueanbeyan area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to early OctQueanbeyan area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to early OctQueanbeyan area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Queanbeyan. 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.