When to plant kale in Rhydding
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to mid JulRhydding area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early Apr to late AugRhydding area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Apr to late AugRhydding area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Rhydding. 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.