A hybrid variety with excellent winter hardiness producing masses of curly leaves which can be cut throughout the autumn and winter. A very good source of Vitamin A, C, K and B6, along with Calcium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.
When to Sow: May - Jun
HOW TO SOW:
Sow indoors - In pots or moudules of moist well drained compost and cover with 1-2cm of soil . Ideal Temp 13°C. Transplant when large enough to handle and grow on until plants are robust enough to withstand pests. Harden off before planting out to final positions 25cm appart at a slightly deeper depth.
Sow direct - into a prepared seed bed. Thin to 25cm when after the last frost and they are large enough to handle.
- Classification: Hardy Annual
- Group: Easy To grow
- Germination Time:1-2 weeks
- Harvest Time: Oct - Feb
- Site: Full / Partial Sun
- Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
- Soil Acidity: Alkaline/ Neutral
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Keep well waterd and cover to prevent attack from pests. Pinch out main stem to encorange branching.
- Harvest: Can be cut young as baby leaves a few from each plant at a time, these do not need to be cooked. Can be left in the ground throughout winter until required as flavour improves after frosts
- Days to Maturity: 140 Days
- Feed:Manure & Lime
- Plant Spacing: 25cm
Kale Winterbor F1
25 Seeds per packet Approx
Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.
We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.