Kale - Thousandhead - 50 seeds

Kale - Thousandhead

Indoor Sowing

• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Use seed trays or small pots filled with a fine seed-starting mix.
• Sow seeds ½ inch deep and lightly cover with soil.
• Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Maintain a temperature of around 15-21°C for optimal germination.
• Seedlings should emerge within 7-10 days.
• Once seedlings have two true leaves, transplant them into larger containers if needed.
• Harden off young plants before transplanting outdoors.

Outdoor Sowing

• Direct sow seeds from early spring to late summer.
• Choose a well-drained, sunny location with fertile soil.
• Sow seeds ½ inch deep and 6 inches apart in rows spaced 12-18 inches apart.
• Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings establish.
• Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart once they develop their first true leaves.

Growing

• Thousandhead kale thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
• Water regularly, especially in dry periods, ensuring soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Apply a balanced fertilizer every few weeks to promote healthy growth.
• Protect young plants from pests like cabbage worms by using netting or organic deterrents.
• Harvest outer leaves as needed, allowing the plant to continue producing new growth.
• Thousandhead kale is frost-hardy and can be harvested well into winter.