When to plant kale in Newcastle
- Sow in trays: mid Jan to late SepNewcastle area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to early NovNewcastle area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to early NovNewcastle area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Newcastle. 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.