100+ Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale Seeds. Green Heirloom Vegetable. - Organic (Non GMO)---A011

100+ Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale Seeds Heirloom Vegetable. - Organic (Non GMO)---A011

Description:

 Dwarf Scotch Kale is an exceptionally hardy shorter variety with a compact growth habit – a good selection for windy sites. The leaves have a white rib and are lightly curled. A handsome looking, robust growing, nutritious plant with a mild taste. First noted in the early 1860’s. Kale contains higher levels of beta-carotene than any other green vegetable, and is also high in vitamin C and calcium. Collards are not far behind. All are easy to grow, vigorous, nutritious, resistant to cold, and easy to harvest and prepare. And the greens even get sweeter after frost. Follow along with this handy

Dwarf Green Curled stays smaller and more compact, and grows perfectly well in containers or raised beds. It’s also cold hardy, so well suited to winter harvesting.

Season & Zone Season: Cool season

Exposure: Full sun

Zone: Winter hardy to Zone 6.

Timing Direct sow March to mid-July for summer to winter harvests.

Optimal soil temperature: 10-30°C (50-85°F).

Seeds should germinate in 7-10 days.

Starting Sow 3-4 seeds 5mm (¼”) deep in each spot you want a plant to grow.. Thin to the strongest plant. Space 45-60cm (18-24″) apart in rows 75-90cm (30-36″) apart.

Growing Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Add lime to the bed 3 weeks prior to sowing.

Kale likes well-drained, fertile soil high in organic matter.

This plant prefers plentiful, consistent moisture. Drought is tolerable, but quality and flavor of leaves can suffer. Mix ¼ cup of complete organic fertilizer into the soil beneath each transplant, or use 1 cup beneath every 3m (10′) of seed furrow.