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Curly Kale Dwarf Blue Scotch Curled - Ferme de Sainte Marthe Seeds

Brassica oleracea Blue Scotch Curled
Scots kale

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'Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch' Curly kale is a remarkable, compact (about 40 x 40 cm) variety that is very cold hardy. It produces beautiful blue-green, highly crinkled leaves that can be eaten as baby greens or at full maturity. Sow from February to June and harvest from June to September. Certified organic seeds.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Soil moisture
Damp soil
Germination time (days)
7 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period February to June
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Description

'Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch' Curly kale is a remarkable, compact (about 40 x 40 cm) variety that is very cold hardy. It produces beautiful blue-green, highly crinkled leaves that can be eaten as baby greens or at full maturity. Sow from February to June and harvest from June to September.

Kale (Brassica oleracea acephala) is a leaf vegetable belonging to the large Brassicaceae family (ex-Cole family). This biennial plant grown as an annual is a non-hearting form of green cabbage. It produces loose leaves that vary in texture and colour depending on the variety. Curly kale is the most commonly encountered variety with its attractive, very ruffled green, blue-green or even purple leaves. Cavalo Nero or Tuscan kale (sometimes sold as Dinosaur kale) is an Italian variety with long, slender dark green leaves. Russian kale is a smooth, oak-leaved variety with a slightly sweeter flavour. Kale was a popular vegetable during the Middle Ages before being grown mainly as a fodder crop. Recently rediscovered and hailed as a superfood, kale boasts a long list of nutritional values. It is low in calories, rich in minerals and loaded with antioxidants; it contains more vitamin C than an orange and more calcium than a glass of milk. To make the most of its “superpowers”, eat it raw in salads or blended into smoothies. Kale is also delicious lightly steamed or fried, added to quiches, gratins or mixed into a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes.

Kale is very easy to grow. It requires very little space and is exceptionally cold-hardy, withstanding temperatures as low as -10°C. It is also fairly resistant to pest attacks. Like almost all cabbages, it requires deep, rich soil and regular watering.

Harvesting: cut off the outer leaves with a knife. The plant will continue to grow and to produce new leaves. Kale leaves can be harvested from the tender leaf stage until full maturity.

Storage: Kale will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It is best eaten fresh to make the most of its vitamins. It also freezes very well after being blanched for 3 minutes in boiling salty water.

Good to know: Even if the vegetable garden is first and foremost a place for growing great quality veg, it’s always a good idea to leave a bit of room for flowers. Growing flowers alongside your vegetable plants will make your general gardening experience more enjoyable and is a great way to attract pollinators and repel garden pests! Flowers such as gaillardia, marigolds, zinnias, cosmos or nasturtiums can be sown in and around the rows of vegetables. Herbs such as dill can be very useful also. Bear in mind that some companion plants self-seed easily and can be a bit invasive (borage, chives, lemon balm etc.)

NB. Organic seeds (in French "AB" for "Agriculture Biologique") are produced from plants that aren't treated with phytosanitary products (insecticides, weed killers). The seeds do not undergo post-harvest treatment. They carry the AB label and are approved by Ecocert, an independent structure.

Harvest

Harvest time June to September
Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Nutritional value, Colour, Productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Brassica

Species

oleracea

Cultivar

Blue Scotch Curled

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Scots kale

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

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Planting and care

Sowing:

The germination temperature for Kale is between 7 and 29°C and takes 4 to 7 days.

You can sow directly in place or prepare seedlings that will later be planted in their final location in the garden.

Preparing seedlings: In a heated greenhouse, from late autumn to late winter, or in a cold greenhouse or nursery in the garden for the rest of the year, sow the Kale seeds at a depth of 1 cm in good seed compost. Lightly cover with compost or vermiculite. Remember to keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged!

When the young plants appear strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots if necessary, and for sowing in a heated greenhouse, gradually acclimatize them to cooler temperatures before transplanting them to the garden when there is no longer any risk of frost.

Direct sowing: In properly amended and finely worked soil, create furrows about 1 cm deep, spaced 20/25 cm apart. Sow the seeds and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. When the seedlings are well developed, thin them out, keeping only one plant every 60 cm or so.

 

Cultivation:

Kale can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is a nutrient-hungry vegetable that requires well-rotted, nitrogen-rich, and potassium-rich soil. It is recommended to apply a generous amount of mature compost (about 3/4 kg per m2) in autumn, by lightly digging it in to a depth of 5 cm, after loosening the soil as you would for any vegetable crop. It is not very tolerant of soil pH, which should be between 5.6 and 6.5. In acidic soil, it will be necessary to gradually raise the pH by adding calcium in the form of Dolomite or Lime.

Kale is beneficial when planted alongside many other vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce, etc. However, avoid planting it near other Brassicas, as well as zucchini, fennel, lamb's lettuce, leeks, and strawberries.

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Seedlings

Sowing period February to June
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 7 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 192
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