Kale 'Even’Star American Rapa'

Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)

How to grow Kale 'Even’Star American Rapa'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Even’Star American Rapa is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Planting Even’Star American Rapa in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Even’Star American Rapa from seed

Aim to sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Even’Star American Rapa about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Even’Star American Rapa

As Even’Star American Rapa is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Even’Star American Rapa