Growing Kale, also Borecole

Brassica oleracea sp. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
  S                    
    T T T              
    P P P              

(Best months for growing Kale in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 50 - 100 cm apart
  • Harvest in 7-10 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Dwarf (bush) beans, beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, camomile)
  • Avoid growing close to: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chilli, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry, mustard

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27 Oct 16, debbie (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where do i find kale in bloemfontein??
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29 Apr 20, Allimuthu Perumal 0329443959 (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
You can at Shoprite
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22 Mar 17, Paul D (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
You can buy seeds from livingseeds or from seeds for Africa.
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05 Aug 16, Heather (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Were can I but Scottish Kale seed in Gauteng
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28 Jun 16, Nadira (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi . I'm a garden lover and wish to grow my own herb garden and veg but I don't no where to buy seeds .I'm in durban. Please help.
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10 Jul 16, eddie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
check out grovida huge selection look in checkers/pick n pay Builders express in Pinetown also has large selection
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19 Jun 16, Mary-ann (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
why do my kale leaves turn yellow and then dry up.?They are planted in garden beds.
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10 May 16, jenni (Australia - temperate climate)
what colour are the flowers. do you have a picture of the flowers?
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26 Mar 16, Jeff (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
I'm in the Detroit area. Can Kale seedlings be planted now?
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19 Mar 16, Jen (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Checkers arconpark has two type of kale seeds
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