Description
Judy’s Siberian Kale Seeds
DAYS TO HARVEST
55
45 days for baby leaves
SOWING
Direct sow judy’s kale seeds ~3-4″ apart 1/2″ deep. Thin to ~10″ apart (and eat thinnings!) OR
Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost and transplant 10-12″ apart. Recommended to harden off 2-4 days before transplanting.
Last planting should be around end of June for fall crops (zone 5B)
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Partial to full sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS
Well draining soil with high organic matter – fairly pH tolerant
PLANT HEIGHT
~4″ for baby greens
8-10″ for bunching greens
PLANT SPACING
~12″ per plant for bunching kale
2-4″ for baby greens
HARDINESS ZONES
Hardy. Can tolerate frost and over winter in some areas
HARVEST
Bunching greens: harvest outer most leaves for a continual harvest
Baby greens: cut ~1″ above soil for cut and come again greens for 3-5 harvests
USES & COOKING SUGGESTIONS
A great variety for kale chips!
- ~2 large bunches of kale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or other cooking oil)
- 2 teaspoons whole sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 sprinkles of sea salt
- Add pepper, onion powder, Cajun spices, sesame seeds or other flavors to your liking!
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