When to plant kale in Hobart
Hobart sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Hobart's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the kale window:
Sow
All year
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne is kale country. Plants tolerate the regular frosts and produce sweeter leaves because of them.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April.
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When can I plant kale in Hobart?
In Hobart (cool temperate zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow kale in Hobart?
Yes — kale grows well around Hobart when planted in its window. Melbourne is kale country. Plants tolerate the regular frosts and produce sweeter leaves because of them.