When to plant kale in Hervey Bay
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to late JulHervey Bay area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Apr to early SepHervey Bay area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Apr to early SepHervey Bay area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Hervey Bay. 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.