Brassica oleracea
Brassica oleracea
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Leaves that are never bitter are very desirable as greens and are often used for garnishing. Kale can be grown both as a spring and an early fall crop. Kale is an easy-to-grow vegetable known for its versatility. Its high nutritional value is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins A, C, and B group. Enjoy kale in your salads and side dishes.
Sku: 9634
Common Name: Kale
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
Full Sun|Partial Shade
8 - 12 Days
60 - 65 Days
12"+
10 - 24"
Moist (2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts butterflies, moths, and pollinators
Color: Green
Fill Weight (grams): 1.1
Approximate Seed Count: 250 - 350
Flavor: Never bitter!
Preparation Ideas: Great on sandwiches or baked as kale chips.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow in outdoor rows as soon as the ground can be worked. Place one seed every 4 inches and cover with soil. When plants are about 3 inches tall, thin to 12 inches apart. Harvest side leaves as needed at 6 to 8 inches in length.
Planting Depth: 0.25"
Seed Spacing: Sow one Dwarf Blue Curled Kale seed every 4" and when kale seedlings are about 3" tall, thin kale plants so they are spaced 12" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Make several pickings during the season for abundant crop before hot weather. Sow again in midsummer for a fall crop. A light fall frost makes the pleasant flavor of the leaves even better. Bake them for tasty chips.
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