When to plant bok choy in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the bok choy window:
Sow
All year
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne bok choy is most productive September to March. Cold frames extend winter harvest.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.
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When can I plant bok choy in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow bok choy in Melbourne?
Yes — bok choy grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne bok choy is most productive September to March. Cold frames extend winter harvest.