When to plant kale in Mount Isa
- Sow in trays: mid Mar to early JunMount Isa area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Apr to mid JulMount Isa area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Apr to mid JulMount Isa area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mount Isa. 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.