You can't beat Kale if you are looking for tasty greens with high vitamin and mineral content. The leaves are sweet, tender and crunchy especially when harvested after exposure to cool frosty weather. Enjoy greens boiled, steamed, stir fried or as a fresh addition to salads and sandwiches.
Seed and Planting Information:
- Planting Depth - 1/4 - 1/2"
- Seed Spacing - 2"
- Spacing Between Rows: 2'
- Space After Thinning: 12-18"
- Days to Germination - 5-14
- Days to Maturity - 55-70
When and Where to Plant:
Select a sunny location and sow seed in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Plant again in late July and August for fall and winter harvest. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, fertilize and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed and keep moist.
Care, Harvesting and Storage:
Keep soil moist and weed free and feed every 4-6 weeks. Store extra seeds in a cool, dry place. Heat and moisture severely affect germination.
