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