When to plant broccoli in Darwin
Honest answer: broccoli is a poor fit for Darwin. Broccoli can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 28°C for too much of the year. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.
Tropical zone tip
Broccoli struggles in Darwin. Try kale or silverbeet for reliable leafy brassicas in tropical climates.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives broccoli plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Can you grow broccoli in Darwin?
Darwin's tropical climate makes broccoli a poor fit: Broccoli can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 28°C for too much of the year.