Kale 'Redbor'
Kale 'Redbor' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
'Redbor' has unique, deep red-purple, frilly leaves; the intensity of colour and curling are enhanced by cold weather. It is very hardy; tolerant of both hot and cold conditions. Grow it as a winter vegetable or as an ingredient in salad mixes. It has a peppery cabbage flavour and is very nutritious; a source of folate, vitamin K, iron, iodine, calcium and vitamin C. Please note this seed is an F1 hybrid and so is not suitable for seed saving.
Product: Kale 'Redbor'
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea Acephala Group
Redbor' has unique, deep red-purple, frilly leaves; the intensity of colour and curling are enhanced by cold weather. It is very hardy; tolerant of both hot and cold conditions. Grow it as a winter vegetable or as an ingredient in salad mixes. It has a peppery cabbage flavour and is very nutritious; a source of folate, vitamin K, iron, iodine, calcium and vitamin C. Please note this seed is an F1 hybrid and so is not suitable for seed saving.
Plant type: Cool season annual, frost hardy
Plant height: 60 cm
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: 60 cm apart
Details: Keep soil moist; heavy feeder, add organic fertiliser monthly
Harvest: 30 days salad mix; 55 - 65 days full size; harvest the young, tender inside leaves