When to plant kale in Jandowae
- Sow in trays: early Feb to early AugJandowae area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid SepJandowae area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid SepJandowae area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Jandowae. 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.