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Kale 'Red Chidori'

Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)

'Red Chidori' is a Kale variety in the Mustard genus with a scientific name of Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group). 'Red Chidori' is considered a hybrid cultivar.

50 Days to maturity

An edible ornamental. Frilly dark, outer leaves and extra deep red central foliage. Sweet flavor

This variety is a Vegetable that typically grows as an Biennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of two years. Red Chidori is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (1.46 feet).

Red Chidori Kale is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Kale 'Red Chidori'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Red Chidori is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will typically do well in a variety of different extremes of cold temperature. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.5 as Red Chidori likes to be in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Red Chidori from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) between Kale plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red Chidori about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red Chidori

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Red Chidori is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Red Chidori

Kale 'Red Chidori' information

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