Leafy greens
Rocket
Young leaves with a flavour that grows hotter as plants flower.
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–Mar, Sep–Nov
Core months: February, March, September, October, November
Possible / shoulder months: April, May, August, December
Temperate
Sow · Mar, Aug–Nov
Core months: March, August, September, October, November
Possible / shoulder months: February, April, May
Subtropical
Sow · Mar–Oct
Core months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Tropical
Sow · May–Jun
Core months: May, June
Arid
Sow · Apr–May
Core months: April, May
Possible / shoulder months: March, June, July, August, September, October
Getting started
Sow directly where plants will grow; thin seedlings to the spacing needed at maturity.
The right conditions
Choose sun to light shade and fertile, free-draining soil; protect from harsh heat where appropriate.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, keep weeds down and provide support where the mature habit needs it. Watch for local pests and remove damaged growth.
Ready to harvest
Cut young leaves above the crown for regrowth, before flowering makes the flavour very hot.
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; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.