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