When to plant kale in Reeves Plains
- Sow in trays: early Feb to early AugReeves Plains area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid SepReeves Plains area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid SepReeves Plains area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Reeves Plains. 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.