When to plant choy sum in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the choy sum window:
Sow
All year
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.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives choy sum plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant choy sum in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow choy sum in Sydney?
Yes — choy sum grows well around Sydney 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.