Kale, Siberian Organic Seed Tape

Name: Kale, Siberian Organic Seed Tape
Brand: McKenzie Seeds
SKU: 140281
Price: 5.49 CAD
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Brassica oleracea

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Grow your own nutritious and delicious kale with our Siberian Organic Seed Tape.

The mild flavor of Siberian Kale is a wonderful addition to salads and stir-fries. The frilly dark green leaves form a cold-tolerant rosette that may reach up to 60 cm (24") in diameter at maturity.

Please Note: Seed tapes require consistent moisture to ensure the best germination.

SKU: 140281
Common Name: Kale
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea

Growing Information

Good For Pollinators

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun|Part Shade

Days to
Germination:

10 - 14 days

Water
Needs:

Moist 5 cm (2") per week

Days to
Maturity:

50 days

Key Features

Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Fill Weight (grams): 4.5 meters (15 feet)
Approximate Seed Count: 210+
Characteristics: Attracts butterflies, moths, and pollinators
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Color: Green
Water Needs: Moist 5 cm (2") per week
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Tolerance: Cold
Flavor: Mild sweet flavor
Preparation Ideas: Great addition to raw salads.

Instructions

Kale is a cool season crop and seeds can be sown directly in the garden in early Spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Optimum soil temperature (not air temperature) should be 10-29°C (50-84°F) for seeds to germinate. Planting at a lower temperature will delay germination. Prepare the soil for planting. Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") deep and 30 cm (12") apart. Tear strips apart and unroll into rows. Water the Seedtape thoroughly, then cover with 1.3 cm (1/2") of soil and water thoroughly again. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. Do not allow the soil to become dry, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions. Cucumber seeds can be succession planted every 3 weeks until mid-July for a continuous supply of cucumbers.

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Planting Depth: Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") deep and 45 cm (18") apart.
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.

Suggestions

Kale tastes best when plants mature before the heat of summer or after fall frosts occur. Hot temperatures slows down growth and cause a bitter flavor.
If you are experiencing hot and drought-like conditions, provide plants with some shade, especially from the strong afternoon sun. Heat can make the leaves wilt and lose their flavor.
Row covers can be used to protect plants from insect pests such as aphids and flea beetles.
Kale is ready to harvest when the leaves are about the size of your hand. Pick several outer leaves per harvest, but no more than one-third of the plant at one time. Avoid picking the central bud (at the top center of the plant), which helps to maintain the plant’s productivity.