Kale Borecole Heirloom Red Russian – Growing Instructions
- Plant from early spring as soon as you can work the ground or in autumn for an over-winter crop.
- Sow 1cm deep, 2.5cm apart in rows 45-75cm apart.
- Thin seedlings to 20-30cm apart which can be transplanted or eaten.
- Kale germinates best in cool or warm soil temperatures with even moisture.
- Choose an area with full sun.
- Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure.
- Harvest leaves from the outside of the plant first.
- Kale is very hardy and quality actually improves after a frost.
