Kale Borecole Vates Blue Curled

Description

Kale Borecole Vates Blue Curled

Kale Borecole Vates Blue Curled. An early, reliable and popular variety producing low, compact plants (12-15” tall, 20-35”spread) with finely curled, bluish-green leaves which can be harvested in all seasons. This variety withstands colder weather and a light frost especially improves flavour and sweetness. Can be grown as a spring or autumn crop. Ready for use 55 days from sowing.

Cultivation advice

• Plant in spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in autumn for an over-winter crop.
• Sow 1/4 to 1/2″ deep, 1″ apart in rows 18-30″ apart. Thin seedlings to 8-12″ apart which can be transplanted or eaten.
• Kale germinates best in cool or warm soil temperatures with even moisture.
• Choose an area with full sun and a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.
• Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure.
• Harvest by clipping individual leaves
• Kale is very hardy and quality actually improves after a frost.