🥦 Broccoli, Growing Guide for SEQ

Everything you need to grow Broccoli in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.

When to Sow in SEQ

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Get seedlings in early autumn. Side shoots keep producing after main head is cut.

Growing Requirements

Sow

February, March, April, May

Days to Harvest

Spacing

45 cm

Sun

Full sun (6+ hours)

Sowing Depth

1 cm

Height

45-75 cm

Germination Temp

10-25°C

Soil pH

6-7

Frost Tolerance

Frost hardy

Season

Cool season (Apr-Sep)

Difficulty

Intermediate

Container

Partial (40cm+)

Good Companions (Friends)

✓ Beetroot ✓ Onion ✓ Celery ✓ Dill ✓ Rosemary ✓ Sage ✓ Chamomile ✓ Nasturtium

Keep Apart (Enemies)

✗ Tomato✗ Strawberry✗ Climbing beans

Kitchen Uses

Roasted with olive oil and garlic
Steamed as a side dish
Raw in salads and with dip
Stir-fried with oyster sauce

Health Benefits

High in sulforaphane, cancer-fighting compound
Excellent source of vitamin C
Rich in folate and calcium
Supports detoxification pathways

Pests & Diseases in SEQ

Common Pests

Cabbage moth
Aphids

Common Diseases

Clubroot
Downy mildew

Storage

Fridge unwrapped in the crisper, up to 5 days. Blanch and freeze well

Value

Saves ~$3-5/head vs supermarket, grows multiple heads per plant

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Broccoli in Brisbane?

In South East Queensland, Broccoli can be sown in February, March, April, May. Get seedlings in early autumn. Side shoots keep producing after main head is cut.

What are good companion plants for Broccoli?

Good companions for Broccoli in SEQ include Beetroot, Onion, Celery, Dill, Rosemary. Avoid planting near Tomato, Strawberry, Climbing beans.