When to plant kale in Mungo
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late JulMungo area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early SepMungo area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early SepMungo area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mungo. 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.