When to plant kale in Gladstone
- Sow in trays: early Mar to early JulGladstone area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Apr to mid AugGladstone area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Apr to mid AugGladstone area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gladstone. 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.