When to plant broccoli in Young
- Sow in trays: late Jan to late FebYoung area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Mar to early AprYoung area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Mar to early AprYoung area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: early Jul to early AugYoung area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to mid SepYoung area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to mid SepYoung area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Young. 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.