When to plant cauliflower in Tabulam
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early JulTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late MayTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Mar to mid AugTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Mar to mid AugTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early JulTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early 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 for autumn planting in Adelaide, maturing in winter and early spring. It's fussier than broccoli: it needs rich soil and no check to growth, or it forms tiny early heads. Fold leaves over the curd as it forms to keep it white.