When to plant kale in Cairns
- Sow in trays: mid Apr to late MayCairns area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: late May to early JulCairns area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: late May to early JulCairns area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Cairns. 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.