When to plant kale in Waratah
- Sow in trays: early Jul to early AprWaratah area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to mid MayWaratah area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to mid MayWaratah area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Waratah. 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.