Curly Kale Seeds

Name: Curly Kale Seeds
SKU: 5217
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$1.25 – $12.55

Curly kale is a leafy vegetable with thick, crinkled leaves that grow around a central stalk:
Appearance: Curly kale has thick, fleshy leaves that are coated in wax and have whitish veins. The leaves are usually oblong or obovate in shape, and can be wavy or toothed. The leaves can be up to 10 inches long.

Color: Curly kale leaves can be gray-green or purple.

Flavor: Curly kale has an earthy, nutty, and somewhat cabbage-like flavor.

Uses: Curly kale can be eaten raw or cooked, and is often used in salads, soups, and smoothies. The leaves can be sautéed, simmered, or roasted.

Nutrition: Curly kale is high in fiber and low in calories, and contains vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium, magnesium, and manganese. It also contains antioxidants that may help prevent cancer.

Other names: Curly kale is also known as Winterbor kale, Scottish kale, Blue Curled Scotch kale, Redbor kale, and Scarlet kale.

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Undoubtedly the most common type of kale, curly kale has tight, curly edges and a bitter, peppery flavor. The color can range from light-dark green to blue-green leaves to purple colored kale. It is also super versatile, as it can be blanched, boiled, roasted, steamed, or eaten raw.

Before Planting: Kale prefers a fertile, well-drained soil. Ideal pH is 7.0. Keep soil consistently moist for best quality leaves.

Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist, as this keeps the leaves crisp and sweet.

Fertilizer: Upon planting the seeds, fertilize with a 5-10-10 fertilizer. Mix 1 ó cups of fertilizer with the top 3 to 4 inches of soil for a 25-foot row of kale. Throughout its growing season, you can fertilize kale with a side dressing of compost every six to eight weeks.

Days to Maturity: Kale can be grown to its full size or harvested when the leaves are small and tender. Kale is ready to harvest when its leaves are the size of your hand. It usually takes up to 90 days for kale to be ready after planting it from seed.