Growing Kale, also Borecole

Brassica oleracea sp. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul
S	S	S
		T	T	T
	P	P

(Best months for growing Kale in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Easy to grow. Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 50 - 100 cm apart
Harvest in 7-10 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Dwarf (bush) beans, beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, camomile)
Avoid growing close to: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chilli, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry, mustard

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13 Nov 13, Vicki (Australia - cool/mountain climate): I am also having trouble finding Curly Kale seeds. I tried Bunnings today and there was no sign of them. Is it possible that I will need to get them from the net? and if so where?
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18 Nov 13, Richard (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi Vicki, Google " green harvest" they have most everything Richard
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02 Feb 14, Jasmin (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Thanks Richard! Just followed your suggestion and ordered a whole heap from them :)
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18 Sep 13, bill mcintosh (Australia - sub-tropical climate): we have kale in our garden it was purchased in a pot it has green and purple leaves is it edible we put it in the ground and it has flourished.
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16 Sep 13, Laurene (Australia - temperate climate): Why do my kale leaves have yellow patches?
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21 Oct 13, Gene (Australia - temperate climate): I'm guessing it's coming to the end of its life?
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25 Jul 13, Greta Havemann (Australia - temperate climate): Where can I buy Scotch kale in Melbourne or Victoria? Regards, Greta
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11 Jul 13, victoria (Australia - arid climate): Hi why are kale seeds sprayed with poison - can i get organic ones? should i take off the lower kale branches the hit the ground - will it encourage growth?
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12 Jun 13, Barb (Australia - temperate climate): Bendigo Health Foods has kale seeds, seedlings and a variety of bunches for sale.
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18 Apr 13, Sue Harris (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi I live in Belize which isn't given as a country option. Anyone had experience growing kale in the Caribbean? When is the best time to plant?
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I love Tuscan kale (and that's coming from someone who isn't into salads). Apparently, Tuscan kale (and other varieties as well) is more tender and sweeter when grown in cooler climates or seasons. Seeing as you're in Townsville Qld it might be trickier to make them less bitter. I've read that you can make it sweeter by making sure the soil stays moist. Also, pick the outside/lower leaves when they're about six inches long instead of when they're fully grown. We've only ever harvested (either for juicing or eating raw) baby Tuscan kale and have yet to try to grow them to full maturity.

- Ivy

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