When to plant broccoli in Sunbury
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid FebSunbury area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early AprSunbury area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early AprSunbury area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to late AugSunbury area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to early OctSunbury area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to early OctSunbury area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Sunbury. 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.