Kale 'Hungry Gap'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Hungry Gap is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Planting Hungry Gap 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.

Sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 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 Hungry Gap about 49 days before your last frost date.

As Hungry Gap is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.