When to plant kale in Ipswich
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid AugIpswich area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late SepIpswich area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late SepIpswich area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Ipswich. 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.