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
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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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Open your calendar →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.