When to plant choy sum in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the choy sum window:
Sow
March – December
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Temperate zone tip
Perth, Sydney, and Adelaide suit choy sum well through autumn and winter. Avoid December through February, too hot for reliable production.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant choy sum in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), sow seed March – December. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow choy sum in Adelaide?
Yes — choy sum grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Perth, Sydney, and Adelaide suit choy sum well through autumn and winter. Avoid December through February, too hot for reliable production.