When to plant kale in Cessnock
- Sow in trays: early Jan to mid AugCessnock area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to early OctCessnock area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to early OctCessnock area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Cessnock. 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.