VEGETABLE KALE BORECOLE – SCARLET

Description

VEGETABLE KALE BORECOLE – SCARLET

An attractive and productive variety producing an abundant harvest of delicious, deeply curled leaves that turn violet-blue after the first frost. A mid to late season variety. Highly frost resistant, 80-120cm (32-48″) tall

Cultivation advice VEGETABLE KALE BORECOLE – SCARLET

Plant in Apr – early Jun as this is a late season 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 cooler to 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 the deep colour will develop after the first frosts.
Harvest through to early Apr.