When to plant warrigal greens in Chilla Well
- Sow in the ground: mid Feb to early AprChilla Well area, hot desert
- Sow in the ground: late Aug to mid OctChilla Well area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Chilla Well. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A sprawling native leafy green that grows through summer heat when spinach bolts. It's easy, drought tolerant and self-sows freely. Blanch the leaves briefly and discard the water before eating, to reduce oxalates.