Kale – Vates Blue Curled organic

Description

Kale Vates Blue Curled organic

Kale Vates Blue Curled organic. An early, reliable and popular variety producing low, compact plants (12-15” tall, 20-35”spread) with finely curled, bluish-green leaves which can be harvested in all seasons. This variety withstands colder weather and a light frost especially improves flavour and sweetness. Can be grown as a spring or autumn crop. Ready for use 55 days from sowing.

Cultivation Advice Kale Vates Blue Curled organic

Plant in spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in autumn for an over-winter crop.
Sow 1/4 to 1/2″ deep, 1″ apart in rows 18-30″ apart. Thin seedlings to 8-12″ apart which can be transplanted or eaten.
Kale germinates best in cool or warm soil temperatures with even moisture.
Choose an area with full sun and a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.
Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure.
Harvest by clipping individual leaves
Kale is very hardy and quality actually improves after a frost.