When to plant broccoli in Salem
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to early JulSalem area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to mid AugSalem area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to mid AugSalem area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Salem. 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.