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Kale

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Kale care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Common names
Curly Kale
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brassica
Species
B. oleracea
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Start growing

Sow 1/2 inch deep. Likes partial shade.

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Growing with your kit

‘Baby Greens’ harvest in Seeds In A Cup® kit in weeks.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest baby in 30 days, mature in 60.

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Growing conditions

Cool weather; diverse soil tolerance.

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Weather & tolerances

Survives snow; moderate heat hardy.

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Pests & plant health

Cabbage worms, aphids.

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Plant safety

Safe superfood.

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Botanical features

Non-heading cabbage; curly or plain leaves.

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Varieties

‘Lacinato’, ‘Curly Scotch’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Nutrient superfood. smoothies, chips

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Native range & distribution

Mediterranean native; Northern favorite.

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Conservation

Secure heirlooms.

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Name origins

Middle English ‘cale’ (cabbage version).

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History

Scotland/Germany winter staple for centuries.

Grow kale in a cup.