When to plant kale in Mount Barker Summit
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early SepMount Barker Summit area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: early Mar to late OctMount Barker Summit area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Mar to late OctMount Barker Summit area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mount Barker Summit. 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.