When to plant kale in Sea Lake
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid AugSea Lake area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late SepSea Lake area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late SepSea Lake area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Sea Lake. 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.