Kale Vates Blue Scotch Curled | 1 gm (250 seeds)

Description

Kale Vates Blue Scotch Curled is a specific variety of kale known for its attractive blue-green leaves with deeply curled edges. 

Here are some Characteristics of Kale Vates Blue Scotch Curled:

Growth Habit:

• This kale variety typically forms a compact, upright plant with sturdy stems.
• It may reach a height of around 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm) when fully mature.

Leaf Characteristics:

• It has leaves that are deeply curled, giving them a textured appearance.
• The leaves are a blue-green color, which can appear bluish-gray in certain lighting conditions.

Sowing:

• Since kale thrives in cool weather and sweetens with frost, Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch kale seeds grow best as a fall crop.
• Sow the seeds in well-worked soil, plant three seeds in a cluster, 1/2″ deep and 16-18″ apart in rows 2-3′ apart.
• Thin the clusters to the strongest plant when the seedlings emerge.
• Kale appreciate very rich, moist soil that drains well since they taste best when allowed to grow quickly.
• For companion planting benefits, plant kale with cabbage or potatoes.

Growing Kale:

• It thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
• Regular watering and occasional fertilization can help promote healthy growth.
• Keep weeds controlled and conserve moisture by applying mulch.
• Keep the soil evenly moist, but stop watering after the first frost.

Harvesting:

• Harvest baby leaves as soon as they grow big enough for salad; harvest bigger leaves as needed.
• Use a scissors or a knife to cut the leaves, to avoid tearing the stems.
• To harvest the entire plant, cut it off an inch above ground level.
• To make the fresh leaves last longer in the fridge, dip the stems in water after cutting them; they should stay fresh for up to a month.