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Kale cabbage, Lerchenzungen
Brassica oleracea var. acephala subvar. laciniata
Nutritious kale produces a steady supply of fresh leaves from Spring to late Autumn. These tasty dark green leaves are long and curly. Kale is a popular vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes including salads, sauteed greens, even smoothies! Height averages 80–100 cm high.
Growing instructions
Sow beginning mid-May and ending late June for transplants. Plant with a spacing of 40 ✕ 40 cm in nutrient-rich soil. The lower leaves can be continuously harvested. Great as a second crop planted after peas or soybeans.
Growing calendar
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Height
100
cm
Planting distance
40
x
40
cm
Sowing depth
0
cm
Germination duration
10
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
All soil types
Frost resistant