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Growing Ornamental Kale From Seed
How to grow ornamental kale for cutting: germination, cool growing temperatures, timing for fall color, close spacing, stripping lower leaves, netting and cutting stage.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Ornamental Kale - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 10–14 days at 70–85°F (21–29°C).
SOWING:
Transplants are recommended, sown 4–6 weeks before planting out. After germination, grow seedlings cool, at 60–70°F (16–21°C), for 3–4 weeks. Color develops once temperatures fall below 50°F (10°C). To sow in place, plant about 3 months before your expected fall or winter frost. Strip the lower leaves once plants are 10–12" tall, and repeat 3 or 4 times.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Grows about 24–36" tall.
PLANT SPACING:
4–6" apart; wider spacing makes heads too big for cut flowers.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Grown as an annual.
HARVEST:
Aim for a 6" head on a 24" stem, with good color. Color starts once temperatures drop below 50°F (10°C).
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Moist soil with good drainage. Stop feeding once plants start to color.
USES:
A long-lasting cut flower.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: When plants reach about 10–12", strip off the lower leaves, and do this 3 or 4 times as they grow. Top-heavy plants tend to fall over, so support them with horizontal netting.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Brassica oleracea
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