How to grow Broccoli Sprouts in Australia
Grow broccoli sprouts indoors in a clean jar or tray with no soil needed. Rinse the seeds and drain well, then rinse twice a day in fresh water and keep them out of direct sun.
At a glance
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Sun: Part shade
- Water: 3 litres a week, watered every 1 days
- Spacing: 1 cm
- Time to harvest: 7 days
- Time to germinate: 2 days
- Soil pH: 6 to 7
- Frost tolerance: Frost hardy
When to sow by region
| Region | When to sow | Regional note |
|---|---|---|
| South East Queensland | All year | |
| Northern Rivers NSW | All year | |
| Sydney & Coastal NSW | All year | |
| Melbourne & Victoria | All year | |
| Adelaide & SA | All year | |
| Perth & WA | All year | |
| Tasmania | All year | |
| Canberra & ACT | All year | |
| North Queensland | All year | |
| Darwin & Top End | All year |
Varieties
- Broccoli Sprouting Seed
Harvest and storage
Harvest tip
Harvest when the sprouts stand 3 to 5cm tall with open yellow-green seed leaves, usually within a week. Snip above the roots and rinse before eating.
Storage
Fridge in a container for 3 to 5 days. Rinse daily.