Roots & bulbs
Burdock
Roots to lift before they turn woody.
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 · Jan–Feb, Sep–Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Temperate
Sow · Jan–Mar, Sep–Dec
Core months: January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Possible / shoulder months: April, August
Subtropical
Sow · Jan–May, Aug–Dec
Core months: January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December
Tropical
Sow · Apr–Jun
Core months: April, May, June
Possible / shoulder months: February, March, July, August, September
Arid
Sow · Mar–Apr
Core months: March, April
Possible / shoulder months: January, February, July, August, September, October, November, December
Getting started
Sow directly where plants will grow; thin seedlings to the spacing needed at maturity.
The right conditions
Choose full sun, fertile free-draining soil and reliable moisture.
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
Lift roots before they become woody.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.