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