Leafy greens
Komatsuna
Japanese mustard spinach with mild brassica leaves.
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 direct / transplant seedlings · Aug–Apr
Core months: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December
Temperate
Sow direct / transplant seedlings · Mar–Oct
Core months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Subtropical
Sow direct / transplant seedlings · Apr–Aug
Core months: April, May, June, July, August
Tropical
Sow direct / transplant seedlings · May–Jul
Core months: May, June, July
Arid
Sow direct / transplant seedlings · Mar–Aug
Core months: March, April, May, June, July, August
Getting started
Direct sow or transplant seedlings for leaf or full-plant harvest.
The right conditions
Fertile, well-drained soil with steady moisture; best in mild conditions.
As it grows
Thin promptly, water regularly and cover against chewing pests if needed.
Ready to harvest
Harvest baby leaves early or cut mature plants above the base for possible regrowth.
Important cautions
Rotate brassicas where clubroot is a local risk.
Related how-to guides
Harvest leafy greens for repeat picking
Identify the crop and whether you want individual leaves or a whole head.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed under the approved horticultural-synthesis method; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.