When to plant broccoli in Wangaratta
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early MarWangaratta area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid AprWangaratta area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AprWangaratta area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: early Jul to late JulWangaratta area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to early SepWangaratta area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to early SepWangaratta area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wangaratta. 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.