Leafy greens
Chinese cabbage
Firm heads, with outer leaves available for an earlier harvest.
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, Dec
Core months: January, February, December
Possible / shoulder months: March, August, September, October, November
Temperate
Sow · Jan–Feb, Dec
Core months: January, February, December
Subtropical
Sow · Jul–Aug
Core months: July, August
Possible / shoulder months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
Tropical
Sow · Apr–Jul
Core months: April, May, June, July
Possible / shoulder months: February, March, August, September, October, November
Arid
Sow · Mar–Apr
Core months: March, April
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 whole heads when firm, or harvest outer leaves earlier while leaving the centre to grow.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.