When to plant kale in Bayrick
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to early JulBayrick area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to mid AugBayrick area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to mid AugBayrick area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Bayrick. 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.