When to plant kale in Townsville
- Sow in trays: mid Mar to mid JunTownsville area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: late Apr to late JulTownsville area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: late Apr to late JulTownsville area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Townsville. 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.