Asian greens
Pak choy
Compact heads or outer leaves picked while the centre keeps growing.
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 · Feb-May
Core months: February, March, April, May
Temperate
Sow · Mar-Jun
Core months: March, April, May, June
Subtropical
Sow · Feb-Jun
Core months: February, March, April, May, June
Tropical
Sow · Apr-Aug
Core months: April, May, June, July, August
Arid
Sow · Mar-Aug
Core months: March, April, May, June, July, August
Getting started
Sow pak choy seed in the recorded window; use trays only where local heat, cold or pest pressure makes establishment easier.
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
Cut whole heads at the base when compact, or take outer leaves progressively while the centre remains healthy.
Important cautions
Wash leaves and stems well. Protect from brassica pests and discard slimy or diseased material.
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: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.