When to plant kale in Dudley East
- Move seedlings out: mid Jan to early DecDudley East area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Jan to early DecDudley East area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in trays: early Dec to late OctDudley East area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Dudley East. 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.