Herbs
Caraway
Leaves in the first season, dry seed heads in the second.
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 · Feb-Apr,Sep-Nov
Core months: February, March, April, September, October, November
Temperate
Sow · Mar-May,Aug-Nov
Core months: March, April, May, August, September, October, November
Subtropical
Sow · Feb-Nov
Core months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Tropical
Sow · Mar-Oct
Core months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Arid
Sow · Mar-Oct
Core months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Getting started
Sow seed in the recorded five-zone window. Use clean seed and follow the packet's depth and spacing for the named species or cultivar.
The right conditions
Choose a position with good light, fertile free-draining soil and protection from harsh heat; provide winter chill where the crop requires it.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, mulch without burying the crown or stem, manage weeds early and provide support where the mature habit needs it.
Ready to harvest
Harvest leaves in the first season and cut dry seed heads in the second season before they shatter.
Plant guidance: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.