When to plant kale in Whyalla
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early AugWhyalla area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid SepWhyalla area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid SepWhyalla area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Whyalla. 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.