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