Kale Seeds - All In One For Home Gardens

Kale, commonly known as Garden Kale, is a cool-season leafy vegetable valued for its textured leaves and upright growth habit. The plant forms a rosette of curly or flat green leaves that develop along sturdy stems during the growing season. Kale grows best in cooler temperatures with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. It is commonly cultivated in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers where the leaves can be harvested continuously as the plant matures.

Features

• Cool-season leafy vegetable producing textured green leaves

• Upright plant growth with sturdy stems

• Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container planting

• Adapted to cooler growing conditions

• Leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

• Common Name (US): Garden Kale

• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seeds

• Growth Habit: Upright leafy annual plant

• USDA Zones: 2 to 11

• Planting Season: Early spring or late summer

• Growing Season: Spring and autumn

• Sowing Season:

  • Zones 2 to 6: April to June or July to August

  • Zones 7 to 11: March to May or August to October

• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 18 to 24 C in moist, well-drained soil

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial sun

• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate watering to keep soil evenly moist

• Mature Plant Size: 18 to 36 inches height; 12 to 24 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 12 to 18 inches between plants