Kale Blue Curled Scotch Vates Organic Heirloom Vegetable 400 Seeds

HEIRLOOM - ORGANIC

• Blue / Green, leafy heads up to 15 Inches / Spread up to 35 Inches
• 60+ Days to Harvest
• Will tolerate some shade, but prefers full sun exposure

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

• Grow Heirloom & Organic Kale - Organic Blue Curled Scotch Kale Seeds:
• Organic Blue Curled Scotch Kale is a variety that is delicious, nutritious, and attractive.
• An extremely strong producer ? especially in cooler climates.
• Use Organic Blue Curled Scotch Kale in salads or a stir-fry.

FAST FACTS

• Name: Kale Seeds (Organic) - Blue Curled Scotch / Vates
• Botanical Name:      Brassica oleracea
• Life Cycle:     Annual
• Light Requirement:  Full Sun, Partial Sun
• Planting Season:     Cool Season
• Plant Type:   Leafstalk Vegetable
• Features:      Organic, Heirloom, Fast Growing, Container Garden
• Fruit Size:     12-15" leaves
• Days to Maturity:     30-60 Days
• Plant Spacing:         8-12 inches
• Planting Depth:       1/4 inch
• Sowing Method:      Direct Sow
• Cold Stratification:   No
• Hardiness Zones:    2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

When to Plant:

• Kale can be planted at any time, from early spring to early summer. Be mindful, as hot weather makes kale bitter.
• If planted late in the summer, you can harvest it from fall until the ground freezes.

How to Grow:

• Plant ¼ to ½ inch deep in an area with well-drained, loamy soil.
• If planting in cool season, select an area that will get full sun. Choose partial shade if growing in the warm season.
• Seeds will sprout best in soil around 70 degrees F.
• After 2 weeks, thin seedlings so they are spaced 8 to 12 inches apart.
• Water the plants regularly, but take care not to over water.
• Mulch the soil heavily after first freeze. The plants can sometimes produce leaves throughout the winter.

When to Harvest:

• Kale is ready to harvest when the leaves are about the size of your hands.
• Avoid picking the terminal bud at the top center of the plant, as this will keep the plant productive.
• Only pick about a fistful of leaves per harvest.
• Kale grows until it?s about 20 degrees F - a touch of frost actually sweetens the flavor

SEED STORING

• Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location.
• Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut that life short.
• Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing.