Kale Green

Kale is a leaf cabbage variety. It belongs to medium high plant, 60-80 cm (23- 32 in.). Delicious, highly nutritious green leaves, length 20-30cm (8-12 in.). Harvest starts in early August with the lower leaves, after the first frost the sprouts have an excellent taste. It is recommended to use fresh or frozen ***************************************************************************************************************************************************** Instructions Sow outdoors: Thinly in a seed bed, 1.5cm(½in) deep directly into finely prepared, moist soil. Allow 45cm(18in) between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Thin to 45cm(18in) apart. No thinning is necessary if only baby leaves are required. Keep moist. Regular sowings made every 2-3 weeks will ensure a continuous supply. Harvest baby leaves from June. Sow indoors: 0.5cm(¼in) deep, in a tray of compost. Keep warm and moist, a temperature of approx. 15°C(60°F) is ideal. Transplant 5cm(2in) apart to other trays when large enough to handle. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 45cm(18in) apart. Harvest mature plants from September to March.