When to plant broccoli in Smythesdale
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early MarSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid AprSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AprSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to mid AugSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to late SepSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to late SepSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Smythesdale. 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.