When to plant kale in Wellesley Islands
- Sow in trays: late Apr to early MayWellesley Islands area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: mid Jun to mid JunWellesley Islands area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: mid Jun to mid JunWellesley Islands area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wellesley Islands. 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.