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