When to plant kale in Glenden
- Sow in trays: early Mar to early JulGlenden area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Apr to mid AugGlenden area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Apr to mid AugGlenden area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Glenden. 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.