When to plant kale in Murchison
- Sow in trays: early Mar to early JulMurchison area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Apr to mid AugMurchison area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Apr to mid AugMurchison area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Murchison. 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.