Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale Seeds

KALE ‘Vates Blue Scotch Curled’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea

• A hardy kale variety with finely curled, deep blue-green leaves.
• Cold-tolerant and frost-resistant, improving its sweetness after frost.
• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants.
• Compact growth, making it ideal for small gardens and containers.
• Delicious in salads, soups, and sautés, with a tender texture and mild flavor.
• Grows up to 30 – 45 cm in height and spreads up to 60 cm.
• Produces a continuous harvest of leaves over an extended period.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Biennial grown as an annual, up to 45 cm tall

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • Temperate: March – October
  • Subtropical: March – July
  • Tropical: Not recommended
  • Cool: August – March
  • Arid: March – May
• Germination: 7 – 14 days
• Soil Temperature: 8-24°C
• Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or start in trays for transplanting
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost
• Spacing: 30 – 40 cm between plants

Details:

• Regular watering is important, especially in dry periods.
• Harvest lower leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

Harvest:

50 – 70 days after sowing.