BROCCOLI ‘Camele’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Premium F1 hybrid broccoli bred for summer–autumn production with reliable yields.
- Produces heavy, very firm, blue-green dome-shaped heads with fine beads and sturdy stems.
- Heat tolerant—maintains head density and quality through warmer growing conditions.
- High-yielding and uniform crowns ideal for bunching, market sales, and home harvests.
- Excellent flavour and texture—perfect for steaming, stir-fries, roasting, and grilling.
- Suited to both home gardeners and commercial growers seeking dependable performance.
Broccoli ‘Camele’ is a standout F1 hybrid that thrives in warmer conditions, offering consistent, uniform crowns with excellent post-harvest quality. Its strong heat tolerance makes it one of the best choices for late summer to autumn harvests across Australia. For more details on how Camele compares with other broccoli types, visit our
Complete Guide to Growing Broccoli Varieties in Australia.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Annual cool-season vegetable (F1 hybrid)
- Mature Height: 60–80 cm
- Growth Habit: Upright, sturdy stems with compact crowns
Sowing Information
- Germination: 7–14 days
- Sowing Depth: 1–2 cm
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Direct into prepared beds or raise in trays for transplanting
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with pH 6.0–7.0; enrich with organic matter before sowing
- Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants; 60–75 cm between rows
Growing Tips
- Maintain consistent moisture to support firm, heavy head development.
- Mulch to conserve water, reduce weeds, and stabilise soil temperature.
- Fertilise at transplanting and again as heads begin to form for maximum yield.
- Provide shade or row covers in extreme heat to maintain head quality.
- Harvest promptly while heads are compact and beads remain tight.
Harvest
Matures in approximately 9–10 weeks from transplanting. Pick when heads are heavy, dome-shaped, and tightly beaded for best quality.
When to Sow Broccoli ‘Camele’ F1 in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | Late Jan–June, Aug–Sept | Best for summer–autumn harvests; avoid transplanting in peak heat. |
| Subtropical | March–May, August–September | Grow in cooler months; water well through warm spells. |
| Tropical | Not recommended | Opt for leafy brassicas better suited to heat and humidity. |
| Cool | February–April, August–September | Protect seedlings from frost; choose sunny, sheltered sites. |
| Arid | March–May | Sow in cooler months; mulch heavily and irrigate consistently. |
Want to explore more broccoli options? Read our Complete Guide to Growing Broccoli Varieties in Australia for seasonal advice, planting tips, and variety comparisons.