When to plant kale in Tharwa
- Sow in trays: late Jul to mid FebTharwa area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: early Sep to early AprTharwa area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to early AprTharwa area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tharwa. 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.