Curly Kale 'Halbhoher Grüner Krauser' (Brassica oleracea) organic seeds
- Old kale variety from the North Sea coast.
- Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Kale is an uncomplicated winter vegetable that can be harvested from the beginning of frost until spring. It contains a lot of vitamin C. Kale is supposed to be closely related to wild cabbage and is therefore a very old crop that was grown before Christ in Greece already in the 3rd century.
Besides, the plant is very decorative and is often grown as an overseeding of potatoes or other early vegetables in intercropping. A particularly good partner are tomatoes, as both of them require lots of nutrients, and tomatoes protect the kale against typical cabbage insect pests.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Biennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Brassicaceae |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | June, May |
| Main harvest | December, February, January, March, November, October, September |
| Winter hardiness zones | 5 (-30 bis -23 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | July, June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
| Row spacing | 80 cm |
| Bad companion plants | Garlic, Onion, Potatoes |
Sowing and care
Other names
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea convar. acephala var. sabellica
German: Braunkohl, Hochkohl, Winterkohl, Strunkkohl, Krauskohl, Federkohl, Lippische Palme, Oldenburger Palme, Ostfriesische Palme
English: Burenkohl, Borecole, Green Cabbage
Italian: Calvolo nero
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