Curly kale Westland Winter - organic seeds

Kale Westlandse Winter

The Kale Westlandse Winter is a late, very hardy variety. The leaves can be harvested throughout the winter. It is best to wait until after the first frost to harvest, as the leaves will become more tender and flavorful.

Cultivation Advice for Kale Westlandse Winter

Sowing and Growing Conditions

Kale is usually sown from April to June in a nursery bed. Transplant the seedlings about six weeks after sowing, when they are 10 to 15 cm tall, spacing them 60 cm apart in all directions. Harvesting begins in autumn and can continue until spring.

Germination

• Germination Temperature: 20°C
• Cold Exposure: Can speed up germination but is not essential.
• Soaking: Can improve germination uniformity but is optional.
• Germination Time: 6 to 10 days

Maintenance and Harvesting

• Planting: Space plants 60 cm apart.
• Watering & Weeding: Requires regular watering and hoeing.
• Harvesting: Pick leaves progressively from the bottom up, ideally after the first frost.

Storage

Kale keeps for a few days in the fridge but is best consumed fresh.

Pests & Diseases

• Diseases: Not very susceptible.
• Pests: Flea beetles, cabbage white caterpillars, and aphids, though kale is less affected than other cabbages.