It’s broccoli and cauliflower harvesting time in Brisbane. Normally there is just one head of broccoli per plant…
Unless it’s this strange branching specimen which is at least a year old, and survived a hot summer to produce again this winter.
And again, and again.
Another customer question from my time working in the nursery.
Question: What tomatoes can you grow in winter? Is fruit fly a problem?
Answer: Winter is a good time to grow larger tomatoes (Beefsteak, Roma, etc) in Brisbane. These would normally be susceptible to fruit fly and hard to grow to full size without being stung, but in winter pests like fruit fly are less numerous. The plants and fruit do grow more slowly but on the upside there are fewer pests around.
In summer, cherry tomatoes are the best choice for vegie gardens in Brisbane, as they’re less susceptible to fruit fly. There’s also a bigger harvest of cherry tomatoes, so if a couple of fruit do get stung, there’s still plenty left to harvest.
