Kale – Dwarf Siberian Imp.
$3.99
A cabbage with curly blue-green leaves and a milder taste than other kale varieties. Harvest as needed by cutting the leaves around the edge of the plant or after the plant has matured to about 40 cm in height and 30 cm in width. It can be sown in spring for a summer harvest and in July for a fall harvest.
Additional information
Seeds | ~300 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 1 cm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 10 to 30 ºC
- time for germination: 5 to 10 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date in your area
OR - direct sowing after any risk of frost
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the seedlings if space is available or keep only the most beautiful ones.
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden
OR - for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- When all risk of frost is removed
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 45 cm
- between rows: 60 cm
Height of the plants: 25 to 40 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: full sun or light shade
Maturation: 60 days
Specificity:
- grows well in pots
- consume the leaves by cutting them as soon as they measure 5 cm or harvest the leaves when they are more mature, starting with those located at the base of the plant, as you need them
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