Kale Green Edible - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Brassicaceae |
| Native region |
Mediterranean / Europe |
| Mature height |
40-90 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering |
Regular, keep soil evenly moist |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, well-drained loam high in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Nitrogen-rich feed or compost every 3-4 weeks |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Leaves are eaten in salads, smoothies, sabzis, soups and baked into crisps; rich in vitamins A, C, K, calcium and antioxidants. Cooler weather makes the leaves sweeter and more tender.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds <strong>0.5-1 cm deep</strong> in trays or directly, transplanting seedlings 40-45 cm apart once they have 4-5 true leaves. Germination takes 5-10 days at 15-25°C. Start the first harvest of outer leaves about 55-65 days after sowing and keep picking from the bottom up; the central rosette stays productive for several months in cool weather.</p>