KALE ’Scarlet’

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One of the few greens available in the garden in winter. Dark green frilly curled leaves with red vein. After a few frosts the leaves turn completely purple. Very vigorous and frost resistant. 90-100cm tall.

The leaves can be harvested young for baby-leaf salads. Low in calories containing vitamin C, calcium and potassium. It can be grown near potatoes, celery, onions or beets. Never together with tomatoes, beans and strawberries.

Sowing from May to July. Transplant with a separation of 50x60cm.

Life cycleBiennial

ExposurePartial shade, Sun

Average germination85

HardinessHardy (tolerates temperatures down to -15ºC)

Seeds per gram300

Soil moistureWell-drained, Fresh to moist

Soil typeClay, Rich

Soil pHNeutral

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Sow outdoors May, June, July

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Harvest January, February, March, October, November, December

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Sowing period	May, June, July, Spring, Summer
Harvest period	January, February, March, October, November, December, Autumn, Winter
Germination (days)	7-15
Average germination (%)	85
Seeds per gram	300