When to plant kale in Darwin
Honest answer: kale is a poor fit for Darwin. Kale can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 30°C for too much of the year. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.
Tropical zone tip
Kale is one of the few brassicas that works in Darwin. Plant in the dry season, April to August, for best results.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives kale plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Can you grow kale in Darwin?
Darwin's tropical climate makes kale a poor fit: Kale can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 30°C for too much of the year.