When to plant kale in Kainton
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early AugKainton area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid SepKainton area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid SepKainton area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Kainton. 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.