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- Alisa Rutherford-Fortunati
- March 8, 2012
- 9:30 am
- 48 comments
Any guide to growing kale will start out by telling you it is a cold weather crop, which tastes best after it has been touched by frost.
I’m here to tell you that while cold weather may be kale’s preference, you can grow it during any season and in most climates. The flavor, output and duration from seed to harvest will change depending on the temperature, weather patterns, variety and soil condition, but kale is a hearty crop that is willing to adapt to our expanding desire for it. With that said, it can tolerate temperatures as low as 20F degrees, but will start to turn bitter and become tough in temperatures over 80F degrees.
This easy guide to growing kale will discuss how to grow kale in ideal conditions as well as giving some tips on how to grow it outside its preferred climate. Feel free to alter my suggestions to fit your garden’s needs.
For some it may still seem like spring is long time away, if you plan to plant from seed you may need up to six weeks before your seedlings are ready to plant.
So… let’s get growing!
Next: Different varieties of kale and how to plant
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Alisa Rutherford-Fortunati
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48 comments
+ add your ownSynchronicity... I just bought kale seeds :)
A OK
thanks for the info!
Good article.
mio figlio coltiva verdure biologiche e, spesso, ne riserva una parte alle persone bisognose
How do I print for rereading?
Niestety ja nie mogę uprawiać żadnych warzyw, tylko kwiaty, ziemia na której mieszkam jest zatruta metalami ciężkimi, wolę nie ryzykować.
I'd better wait until fall.
I will definately try this. Will have to do it soon as we get above 80 degrees in Texas very early. I have not seen any transplants so will have to find seeds.
Thanks for sharing.
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