When to plant warrigal greens in Palmer
- Sow in the ground: early Feb to early DecPalmer area, tropical savanna
- Sow in the ground: late Oct to early MarPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Palmer. 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.