When to plant kale in Coober Pedy
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to mid JunCoober Pedy area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early Apr to late JulCoober Pedy area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early Apr to late JulCoober Pedy area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Coober Pedy. 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.