When to plant kale in Port Augusta
- Sow in trays: early Feb to early JulPort Augusta area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid AugPort Augusta area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AugPort Augusta area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Port Augusta. 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.