Kale 'Dwarf green curled'

Kale is very hardy and generally pest-free. It’s a very easy plant to grow. Kale flowers are self-incompatible, which means they can not be fertilized by pollen from other flowers on the same plant. To save seeds, several individual plants are required to maintain genetic stability — at least 10, but 30 is better. Therefore it’s hard to save kale seeds on a small scale.

Dwarf green curled likes a position of full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Dwarf green curled is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Dwarf green curled needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dwarf green curled about 120 days before your last frost date.

Sow or transplant closer together than the final spacing you want. Thin the plants as they grow, and eat the thinnings!

Dwarf green curled is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

This variety is shorter than others, and it’s leaves are extremely curled.

Dwarf curlies