Leafy greens
Amaranth
Young leaves to pick regularly, or seed heads to leave until mature.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Oct–Nov
Core months: October, November
Possible / shoulder months: September, December
Temperate
Sow · Jan–Feb, Sep–Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Possible / shoulder months: March, August
Subtropical
Sow · Jan–Mar, Aug–Dec
Core months: January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December
Possible / shoulder months: April
Tropical
Sow · Apr–Aug
Core months: April, May, June, July, August
Possible / shoulder months: March
Arid
Sow · Jan–Mar, Sep–Dec
Core months: January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Possible / shoulder months: April, August
Getting started
Sow directly where plants will grow; thin seedlings to the spacing needed at maturity.
The right conditions
Choose sun to light shade and fertile, free-draining soil; protect from harsh heat where appropriate.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, keep weeds down and provide support where the mature habit needs it. Watch for local pests and remove damaged growth.
Ready to harvest
Pick young leaves regularly, or cut mature seed heads once seed is firm and finish drying them under cover.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.