When to plant kale in Taunton
- Sow in trays: early Jan to early SepTaunton area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to late OctTaunton area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to late OctTaunton area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Taunton. 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.