When to plant kale in Brentwood
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid AugBrentwood area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: early Mar to late SepBrentwood area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Mar to late SepBrentwood area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Brentwood. 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.