When to plant kale in Cranbourne
- Move seedlings out: early Feb to early NovCranbourne area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to early NovCranbourne area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: late Dec to late SepCranbourne area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Cranbourne. 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.