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