Kale 'Dwarf Siberian Improved'
Kale 'Dwarf Siberian Improved' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Dwarf Siberian Improved' is a Russian variety, very hardy and productive. The frilly, broad, dark green leaves grow on long, succulent, sweet stalks on a compact plant. It is slow to bolt in spring and tolerant of both hot and cold weather. Grow it as a winter vegetable or as an ingredient in salad mixes. It has a peppery cabbage flavour and is very nutritious. Days to harvest: 65.
Product: Kale 'Dwarf Siberian Improved'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea Acephala Group
Dwarf Siberian Improved' is a Russian variety, very hardy and productive. Frilly, broad, dark green leaves grow on long, succulent, sweet stalks on a compact plant. It is slow to bolt in spring and tolerant of both hot and cold weather. Grow it as a winter vegetable or as an ingredient in salad mixes. Excellent steamed or in stir-fries, or grown as a microgreen. It has a peppery cabbage flavour and is very nutritious; a source of folate, vitamin K, iron, iodine, calcium and vitamin C.
Plant type: Cool season annual, frost hardy
Plant height: 30-42cm high by 60 cm wide
Sow when: Germinate best at 8 - 30°C soil temp.
Temperate: Early spring and early autumn
Subtropical: March - July
Tropical: Late March - July
Germination: 3 - 10 days
Depth: 10 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Direct into garden bed or seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile well-drained soil pH 6 - 7
Rows: 45 cm apart
Details: Keep soil moist; heavy feeder, add organic fertiliser monthly
Harvest: 50 days full size; harvest the young, tender inside leaves