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