When to plant kale in Leyburn
- Sow in trays: mid Jan to late AugLeyburn area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to early OctLeyburn area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to early OctLeyburn area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Leyburn. 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.