Herbs
Coriander
Fresh leaves or aromatic seed from the same plant.
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 · Aug-Apr
Core months: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December
Temperate
Sow · Aug-May
Core months: January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December
Subtropical
Sow · Mar-May, Jul-Aug
Core months: March, April, May, July, August
Tropical
Sow · Apr-Jul
Core months: April, May, June, July
Arid
Sow · Jul-Sep
Core months: July, August, September
Getting started
Sow seed directly into its growing position. A short row or a few plants is enough to begin; use your zone's sowing window to plan another small sowing.
The right conditions
Prepare a well-drained bed suitable for vegetables. Keep the seedbed moist while plants establish, and leave room to reach the plants for regular picking.
As it grows
Remove competing weeds and water when the soil is drying. Decide whether you want leaves or seed: plants kept for seed need to be allowed to flower and mature.
Ready to harvest
Pick a modest amount of fresh leaf while leaving the plant growing. For seed, collect the heads when the fruits have turned brown, before they shed; dry them thoroughly and separate the seeds.
Related how-to guides
Harvest herbs and pinch basil for more growth
Identify the culinary herb and edible part.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed against linked sources; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.