When to plant kale in Exmouth Gulf
- Sow in trays: late Mar to mid JunExmouth Gulf area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early May to late JulExmouth Gulf area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early May to late JulExmouth Gulf area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Exmouth Gulf. 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.