Growing Kale, also Borecole

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

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

(Best months for growing Kale in Australia - arid 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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29 Dec 13, Prakash (Australia - temperate climate): The most apparent reason appears to be snails. My spinach had similar symptoms until I eliminated snails hiding in the growth. However, my kale was mostly damaged by caterpillars. I used Yates SUCCESS and it worked particularly when the Cabbage White Butterfly is active laying eggs. The larvae tend to eat up leaves just too quick, snails aren't that fast.
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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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