When to plant broccoli in Wedderburn
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid MarWedderburn area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late AprWedderburn area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late AprWedderburn area, semi-arid
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to late JulWedderburn area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to early SepWedderburn area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to early SepWedderburn area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wedderburn. 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.