When to plant kale in Monkey Mia
- Sow in trays: mid Mar to late JulMonkey Mia area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Apr to early SepMonkey Mia area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Apr to early SepMonkey Mia area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Monkey Mia. 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.