Kale 'Nagoya Red'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Nagoya Red is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 as Kale is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

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