When to plant kale in Mungeranie
- Sow in trays: late Feb to mid JunMungeranie area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early Apr to late JulMungeranie area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early Apr to late JulMungeranie area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mungeranie. 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.