Kale

Common Name: Kale

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea

USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (grown as an annual)

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 210 (6,000)

Sun: full sun

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, water well

Soil: sow at 1/2 inch in well-drained, slightly acidic, loamy fertile soil which is rich in organic matter

Temperature: 21 to 24 degrees Celsius (70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 3 to 4 inch spacing in rows 24 to 36 inches apart

Germination Time: 5 to 10 days

Kale grows best in cooler seasons when the temperatures are 5 to 21 degrees Celsius (41 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Hot temperatures will make kale bitter. Harvest when the buds begin to spread out. Plant in spring after the last frost or in warmer climates, in the late summer / early autumn.

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