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