When to plant kale in Tabulam
- Sow in trays: early Jan to late SepTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: late Jan to late AugTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to early NovTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to early NovTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early OctTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early OctTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tabulam. 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.