When to plant kale in Bowmans
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early AugBowmans area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid SepBowmans area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid SepBowmans area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Bowmans. 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.