Kale 'Scotch kale'

Best harvested after a frost for improved taste.

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Scotch kale is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Planting Scotch kale 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 Scotch kale about 49 days before your last frost date.

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

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid winter.

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