When to plant kale in Rookwood
- Sow in trays: early Apr to late MayRookwood area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: late May to early JulRookwood area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: late May to early JulRookwood area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Rookwood. 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.