Description
Description: Also known as Dinosaur Kale due to its bumpy leaf surface resembling dinosaur skin! This unique variety has the darkest blue-green colour of any kale. Improved by breeder Frank Morton with superior vigour, yield and hardiness. Very popular!
Organically Grown/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size:1 g / ~275 seeds
- General Info
- Germination
- Growing Info
- Growing Indoors
Latin Name:Brassica oleracea
Main Uses:Culinary
Days to Maturity:30 days, 60 days to full size
Exposure:Full sun
Height:50 – 80 cm (18- 30 inches)
Seed Source:Organically grown
Germination: 5 – 10 days at 21C.
Indoors: 4 weeks before planting out.For best results, apply Sea Magic kelp from first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.
Planting Out:Plant in well-drained fertile soil once seedlings are established 2 – 3 weeks before last frost date.
Outdoors: Direct seed a couple of weeks before the last frost, when soil is workable.
Planting Depth:1/4″. Cover lightly.
Spacing:3″ apart in rows 24″ apart. When plants are 2″ tall, thin to 6″.
Growing in Containers:Grows very well in raised beds or very large planters.
Fertilizing (Containers):Plant in a quality, organic-based potting mix with good drainage. Fertilize regularly with organic plant food. Jobes organic spikes are easy and effective!
Watering (Containers):Check regularly. Water deeply when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Growing in Mixed Planters:Not well-suited for mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in a garden recently amended with quality compost such as Sea Soil. No further fertilizing required.
Watering (Garden):Water plants daily to get roots established (about two weeks). Once established, water only as required.
Harvesting:Cut leaves in 30 days for baby kale. The entire plant can be harvested in 60 days. Multiple sowings will ensure a continuous supply. Flavour is sweeter when leaves get nipped by frost.
Suitability for Indoors:Not well-suited for indoors. Compact varieties of Kale are better-suited to growing indoors.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.