Leafy greens
Garden cress
Young stems and leaves to snip before flowering.
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 · All year
Core months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Temperate
Sow · All year
Core months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Subtropical
Sow · All year
Core months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Tropical
Sow · All year
Core months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Arid
Sow · All year
Core months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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 the light, drainage and soil fertility suited to the crop; match watering to the climate and avoid prolonged waterlogging.
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
Snip young stems and leaves just above soil level, usually before flowering for the mildest texture.
Important cautions
Use clean garden-grown plants and wash before eating. Do not gather lookalikes from roadsides or sprayed ground.
Plant guidance: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.