When to plant kale in Swan Hill
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid AugSwan Hill area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late SepSwan Hill area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late SepSwan Hill area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Swan Hill. 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.