Description
From at least 1863, this variety can be up to 35″ in spread! This variety is hardy, slow to bolt, and very resistant to frost, making it the perfect type for winter gardening and overwintering. Used fresh or cooked.
Kale – Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch – Brassica oleracea
Soil & Water: Kale will thrive in any moderately fertile soil with good drainage, organic matter, and a pH range of 5.5-6.5. It needs regular, even watering to avoid bitterness.
Planting & Growing: This variety grows well in both heat and cold and may survive winter. Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost or seed directly as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant in mid-July for fall harvests.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest young leaves for salads. Older leaves are best steamed or cooked. Flavor improves after light frost exposure. Did You Know? Kale is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals, containing twice the amount of vitamin C as an equivalent portion of orange juice and more calcium than milk!
Soil Temperature: 50-85F
Planting Depth: 1″
Germination: 3-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 12-16″
Days To Maturity: 56 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Spacing After Thinning: 12″
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100
Product image via: Sow True Seed, My Patriot Supply
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