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