When to plant pak choy in Darwin
Honest answer: pak choy is a poor fit for Darwin. Pak Choy can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 30°C for too much of the year. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.
Tropical zone tip
Pak choy is a dry-season crop in Darwin, April to August. Succession plant for continuous supply.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives pak choy plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Can you grow pak choy in Darwin?
Darwin's tropical climate makes pak choy a poor fit: Pak Choy can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 30°C for too much of the year.