When to plant kale in Beechworth
- Move seedlings out: early Feb to late OctBeechworth area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to late OctBeechworth area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: late Dec to mid SepBeechworth area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Beechworth. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A tough leafy brassica that grows through Adelaide's autumn and winter and keeps producing for months. Pick lower leaves regularly and leave the top to keep growing. Cold weather sweetens the leaves; summer brings bolting and caterpillars.