When to plant broccoli in Tabulam
- Sow in trays: late Jan to late JulTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to mid JunTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early SepTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early SepTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to late JulTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to late JulTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tabulam. 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.