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When to plant choy sum in Canberra

Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the choy sum window:

Sow

February – May, September – December

Transplant

Harvest

June – July

Cool temperate zone tip

Melbourne is ideal. You can grow choy sum from February through October. Succession-sow for continuous harvest.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant choy sum in Canberra?

In Canberra (cool temperate zone), sow seed February – May, September – December. Harvest typically runs June – July.

Can you grow choy sum in Canberra?

Yes — choy sum grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Melbourne is ideal. You can grow choy sum from February through October. Succession-sow for continuous harvest.