Description
Thomas Jefferson's vegetable garden commonly included various Kales such as German, Russian, Delaware, Malta, and Scotch types. Dwarf Blue Curled Kale is a variety of Scotch kale with attractive and delicious blue-green leaves developed from Dwarf Green Curled Kale, an heirloom variety described in Fearing Burr's Field and Garden Vegetables of America (1863) as a "hardy and comparatively low-growing" kale with finely curled leaves.
Direct sow seeds 1-2 weeks before last frost date in spring, and 10-12 weeks before first frost in fall in well-drained, fertile soil. Kale is best grown as a spring, fall, or winter crop, as cool temperatures and frosts enhance the flavor. Approximately 100 seeds per packet.
| Exposure | Planting Method | Planting Depth | Days to Emerge | Plant Spacing | Days to Maturity | Size at Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | Direct Sow | 1/4" | 3-12 | 18" apart; rows 24-30" | 53-65 | 12-15"H |
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