When to plant broccoli in Tharwa
- Sow in trays: mid Aug to mid JanTharwa area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Sep to late FebTharwa area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Sep to late FebTharwa area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tharwa. 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.