Leafy greens
Ice plant
Tender succulent tips; older growth becomes tougher and saltier.
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,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Temperate
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, September, October, November, December
Subtropical
Sow · Jan-Feb,Aug-Dec
Core months: January, February, August, September, October, November, December
Tropical
Sow · Mar-Sep
Core months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September
Arid
Sow · Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Core months: January, February, 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
Pick clean tender shoot tips and leaves; older growth becomes tougher and saltier.
Important cautions
Use only correctly identified edible ice plant grown in clean soil; salt and water conditions strongly affect flavour and texture.
Plant guidance: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.