When to plant kale in Murray Downs
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid AugMurray Downs area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late SepMurray Downs area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late SepMurray Downs area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Murray Downs. 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.