When to plant kale in Yarralin
- Sow in trays: mid Apr to late MayYarralin area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late May to early JulYarralin area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late May to early JulYarralin area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Yarralin. 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.