Mr Fothergill’s Kale Dwarf Green Curled Seeds

Description

Mr Fothergill’s Kale Dwarf Green Curled Seeds, Highly nutritious winter vegetable. Pick a few leaves from each plant as required. The crown of the plant can be cut in December to encourage side shoots.

Sow outdoors thinly in a seed bed, 1.5cm deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Water well until plants are established. Transplant 45cm apart when plants are about 10cm tall. Allow 45cm between rows. Plant firmly and keep well watered. Or sow indoors 0.5cm deep, in a tray of compost. Keep warm and moist, a temperature of approx. 15°C. is ideal. Transplant 5cm apart to other trays when large enough to handle. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 45cm apart. Pick a few leaves from each plant as required. The crown of the plant can be cut in December to encourage side shoots.

• Ultra-hardy, a great source of winter ‘greens’
• Also known as ‘borecole’
• Excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A

Sow time: Mar-May
Flowering/Harvesting time: Sep-Mar