When to plant kale in Gillentown
- Sow in trays: mid Jan to early SepGillentown area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to mid OctGillentown area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to mid OctGillentown area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gillentown. 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.