When to plant kale in Tennant Creek
- Sow in trays: mid Mar to early JunTennant Creek area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Apr to mid JulTennant Creek area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Apr to mid JulTennant Creek area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tennant Creek. 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.