Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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While kale is typically a cool-season crop, many gardeners are tempted to keep it going year-round, only to discover it struggles in the heat. High temperatures, along with persistent pests like aphids and cabbage moth caterpillars, can leave plants looking ragged and heavily eaten.

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