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When to plant warrigal greens in Melbourne

Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the warrigal greens window:

Sow

Transplant

March – April, October – November

Harvest

December – February

Cool temperate zone tip

Sow after frost (around October in Melbourne) for a warm-season crop that thrives in the heat.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Warrigal Greens is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant warrigal greens in Melbourne?

In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – April, October – November. Harvest typically runs December – February.

Can you grow warrigal greens in Melbourne?

Yes — warrigal greens grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Sow after frost (around October in Melbourne) for a warm-season crop that thrives in the heat.