Kale Westlandse
This is a medium-early variety and produces an abundance of tightly curled leaves. It is winter-hardy and is highly resistant to frost and is suited to exposed locations. The leaves can be harvested throughout the winter, with the leaves tasting sweeter after there has been frosts.
Cultivation advice Kale Westlandse
Sow Outdoors: April-June
Days To Germination: 7-10 days
Optimum Soil Temperature: 7-35 °C
Planting Depth: 15mm
Plant Spacing: 70cm
Plant Height: 40-60cm
Light: Full Sun
- Plant in spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in early autumn for an over-winter crop.
- Sow 1/4 to 1/2″ deep, 1″ apart in rows 18-30″ apart. Thin seedlings to 8-12″ 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 and a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.
- Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure.
- Harvest by clipping individual leaves
- Kale is very hardy and quality actually improves after a frost.
