When to plant kale in Barcaldine
- Sow in trays: early Mar to mid JunBarcaldine area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Apr to late JulBarcaldine area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Apr to late JulBarcaldine area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Barcaldine. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A tough leafy brassica that grows through Adelaide's autumn and winter and keeps producing for months. Pick lower leaves regularly and leave the top to keep growing. Cold weather sweetens the leaves; summer brings bolting and caterpillars.