Leafy greens
Chicory
Leaves, heads or roots: choose a variety for the harvest you want.
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–Mar, Dec
Core months: January, February, March, December
Temperate
Sow · Feb, Sep–Nov
Core months: February, September, October, November
Subtropical
Sow · Apr–May
Core months: April, May
Possible / shoulder months: March, June
Tropical
Sow · Apr–May
Core months: April, May
Possible / shoulder months: March, June
Arid
Sow · Jun
Core months: June
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
Cut young leaves as needed, harvest a whole head when firm, or lift root types once they reach usable size.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.