When to plant kale in Colac
- Sow in trays: early Jan to late SepColac area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to early NovColac area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to early NovColac area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Colac. 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.