Edible flowers
Cornflower
Fresh petals from unsprayed flowers, leaving the central disc behind.
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 · Mar-May,Sep-Nov
Core months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Temperate
Sow · Apr-Jun,Sep-Nov
Core months: April, May, June, September, October, November
Subtropical
Sow · Jan-May,Nov-Dec
Core months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December
Tropical
Sow · Apr-Jun
Core months: April, May, June
Arid
Sow · Apr-Oct
Core months: 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
Pick freshly opened, unsprayed petals and leave the central disc behind.
Important cautions
Use unsprayed petals only and remove the tougher central parts before serving.
Plant guidance: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.