When to plant broccoli in Rupanyup
- Sow in trays: early Feb to early MarRupanyup area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid AprRupanyup area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AprRupanyup area, semi-arid
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to late JulRupanyup area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to early SepRupanyup area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to early SepRupanyup area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Rupanyup. 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.