£5.99
Easy to grow, hardy and wonderfully nutritious
This is a very popular, compact curly kale that is an extremely nutritious leafy veg that looks great and requires little attention to produce a good crop. It is exceptionally hardy and grows really well through autumn and winter giving you a nice, constant supply of healthy greens from your garden.
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Number of plants: 10
Variety: Green Curled Dwarf (organic*)
Can be grown in: Kale is best grown in raised beds or a well dug veg patch. Find out more about growing kale in our growing guide below.
In the kitchen: This is an incredibly nutritious vegetable. It can be steamed, baked or fried with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of seasoning to make delicious kale crisps or used in smoothies.
Can be delivered from: late April to July. Available to pre-order now. These plants will arrive bare-rooted with an approximate height of 10-15cm.
Ready to harvest: July onwards
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
Kale needs a sunny site with deep, firm, moisture retentive soil.
Kale is best grown in raised beds or a well dug veg patch.
About 30cm apart.
Kale, like most brassicas, is fairly hassle free. Follow these tips and you’ll do just fine.
Make sure plants don’t dry out – regular watering is important during dry spells. Use a liquid feed once they’ve started to grow a little, as they need a little extra nitrogen.
Keep weeds down and cover with a netting to keep birds away
Harvest kale as you want to eat it – it will store in the fridge for a few days, but is much better cooked fresh.
We quite like cooking up a super kale and potato hash with a poached egg for brunch. A great start to the day!
