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″
