Leafy greens
Warrigal greens
Tender tips for cooking. Blanch and discard the water before eating.
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, Oct–Dec
Core months: January, February, October, November, December
Possible / shoulder months: September
Temperate
Sow · Sep–Oct
Core months: September, October
Possible / shoulder months: January, February, March, August, November, December
Subtropical
Sow · Aug–Nov
Core months: August, September, October, November
Tropical
Sow · Apr
Core months: April
Possible / shoulder months: February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Arid
Sow · Sep–Oct
Core months: September, October
Possible / shoulder months: January, February, August, November, December
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
Pick tender shoot tips, blanch them and discard the water before eating; avoid treating them as a raw salad leaf.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.