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Kale

ST365015

Growing Season

Spring, Fall

Light

Full Sun

Watering

Heavy

Avoid this to grow with

Pole Beans, Tomato

Supporting Plants

Bush Beans, Beet, Celery

Plant description

Kale is a form of cabbage with green or purple leaves, in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms.
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Caring for Your Kale Plant

Caring for kale is essential to ensure a successful and healthy harvest. Here are some key steps to follow: Planting:...

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Kale – How to water

Water frequency per month This plant needs different amounts of water depending on time of the year. Before You Water...

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Kale – Pests & Diseases

Aphids: Type: Insect Symptoms: Misshapen or yellow leaves, sticky “honeydew” (excrement), and sooty, black mold. Control/Prevention: Grow companion plants, use...

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Overwintering Your Plant Cool And Bright

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How to Repot Your Plant

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How to Fertilize Your Plant

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Plant Advanced information

Seed

Seed Depth

13

Soil Temp.

45F - 95F

Days To Germination

7 Days

Indoor Sowing

6 weeks before frost

Outdoor Sowing

Spring or Fall

Sowing Instruction
Kale requires a well fertilized soil so make sure to enrich the soil with compost at least a month before sowing. Kale loves cool, moist soil so be sure to keep the soil well watered from germination through the growing season.
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Growing

Spacing Between Beds

40cm

Soil Temp.

60F - 65F

Ph Range

6.0 - 7.0

Growing Instruction
Kales is heavy feeder so make sure to fertilize the plant with organic fertilizer. You can also use the fish fertilizer which gives an extra kick. Also, make sure to keep all the weeds away from the kale plant.
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Harvesting

Days to harvest seeds

45 Days

Days to harvest seedlings

30 Days

Harvesting Instruction
You can start harvesting kale leaves as soon as they are large enough to be used in a salad. Use knife or scissors to cut the plant an inch above the ground. Kale leaves when stored in refrigerator are good for two weeks to about a month.
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