Product description
Kale belongs to the cabbage family and is renowned for the high amount of fibre, vitamins and antioxidants it contains. Young tender leaves can be eaten raw in salads or added to stir fries while more mature leaves work well in stews and soups. Kale is a great way to incorporate home grown vegetables into your diet when not much else is growing in the garden.
Kale works well in a vegetable patch or planted in a border or window box for ease of harvesting. It is a cut and come again plant, which means you can harvest just a few leaves at a time as needed and it will grow back. Kale can be stored in the fridge for up to 10 days, or you can blanch and freeze it for future use.
If you choose to let the plant flower, the yellow blooms will attract bees to the garden to help pollinate crops.
This 8 cell tray of Kale arrives ready for re-potting into vegetable beds or windowsill planters and containers.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Kale
Kale Carry Pack
Kale Carry Pack
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Product description
Kale belongs to the cabbage family and is renowned for the high amount of fibre, vitamins and antioxidants it contains. Young tender leaves can be eaten raw in salads or added to stir fries while more mature leaves work well in stews and soups. Kale is a great way to incorporate home grown vegetables into your diet when not much else is growing in the garden.
Kale works well in a vegetable patch or planted in a border or window box for ease of harvesting. It is a cut and come again plant, which means you can harvest just a few leaves at a time as needed and it will grow back. Kale can be stored in the fridge for up to 10 days, or you can blanch and freeze it for future use.
If you choose to let the plant flower, the yellow blooms will attract bees to the garden to help pollinate crops.
This 8 cell tray of Kale arrives ready for re-potting into vegetable beds or windowsill planters and containers.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Use an eco-friendly barrier or deterrent to protect young plants against slugs and snails.
How to Water
Water young plants regularly until they are fully settled. Drought tolerant once established.
How to Plant
Dig in plenty of well-rotted organic matter and plant kale in full sun or light shade in rich, well-draining soil. Position so the plant’s lowest leaves are at ground level and be sure to firm the soil well to prevent the plant from blowing over. Leave approximately 45cm between plants.
