When to plant kale in Wirrulla
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to late JulWirrulla area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to early SepWirrulla area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to early SepWirrulla area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wirrulla. 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.