When to plant kale in Wild Horse Plains
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early AugWild Horse Plains area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid SepWild Horse Plains area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid SepWild Horse Plains area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wild Horse Plains. 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.