When to plant kale in Wirrina Cove
- Move seedlings out: early Feb to mid NovWirrina Cove area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to mid NovWirrina Cove area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in trays: late Dec to early OctWirrina Cove area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wirrina Cove. 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.