When to plant kale in Cockatoo Valley
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid AugCockatoo Valley area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late SepCockatoo Valley area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late SepCockatoo Valley area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Cockatoo Valley. 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.