Kale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Hardy, nutritious, and almost indestructible, kale is the backbone of the winter vegetable garden. It shrugs off hard frosts (which actually improve its sweetness) and provides fresh greens when little else is growing.
SowingBoth methods
Sunlight☀️ Full sun
Water💧💧 Moderate
Days to harvest90–120
Soil pH6.5–7.5
Spacing45cm × 60cm
Planting Calendar
🌏 Adjusted for southern hemisphere seasons.
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Club Root Prevention
Always check soil pH — club root thrives in acid conditions. Lime the soil if necessary to raise pH to 7.0–7.5. Firm planting (using your heel to firm after transplanting) is traditional and important.Net Against Cabbage White Butterfly
Cover brassicas with fine mesh from transplanting onwards to exclude cabbage white butterflies and pigeons. This is far more effective than any spray.Soil: Firm, fertile, moisture-retentive soil with high nitrogen. Firm planting is important