Kale

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Brassica oleracea Acephala Group
Kale is mainly an annual cool season crop; it is frost hardy. In temperate areas sow early spring and early autumn; in subtropical areas sow March - July; in tropical areas sow late March - July, during the dry season. Seed germinate best between 8 - 30°C soil temperature.
Sow 10 mm deep in trays or seedbed. Space plants 30 - 45 cm apart. Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist and add organic fertiliser monthly. Harvest the young, tender, centre leaves. Kale is a 'cut and come again' vegetable and easy to grow. Use as steamed green or as an exciting ingredient in salad mixes.