Growing Broccoli

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02 Aug 16 Ron (Australia - temperate climate)
We just bought broccoli seedlings from our local hardware's nursery, but your info says plant in spring or autumn. Should we return them or is there somewhere they might grow, under the back patio in a pot with winter sun on them perhaps? Please help.
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09 Aug 16 Ann-Marie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Broccoli need cold to grow. Put them in the coldest spot in the garden. My broccoli is already going to flower but as flowers are edible i dont mind. You may find that you get very little from them this late in the season. Try approx 4 hrs of sunlight per day then the coldest part of garden for the rest of the day. Broccolini might be a better choice this time of year as you pick much earlier.
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