When to plant kale in Nepabunna
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid JulNepabunna area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late AugNepabunna area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late AugNepabunna area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Nepabunna. 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.