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