When to plant kale in Salem
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid AugSalem area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late SepSalem area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late SepSalem area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Salem. 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.