When to plant kale in Phillip
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to late FebPhillip area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to early AprPhillip area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to early AprPhillip area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Phillip. 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.