Growing Kale, also Borecole

Brassica oleracea sp. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Feb	Mar	Apr	May
S
	T	T	T
	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Kale in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Easy to grow. Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 50 - 100 cm apart
Harvest in 7-10 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Dwarf (bush) beans, beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, camomile)
Avoid growing close to: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chilli, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry, mustard

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14 Mar 14, jevon (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): I got mine from Seeds For Africa.It was delivered fast and efficiently.
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12 Jan 14, c (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): planted borecole (boerenkool) with great success in Bloemfontein. Where can I get seeds ? Got it from friend in Holland . Can it be bought in Bloemfontein?
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25 Sep 13, Kobus Snyman (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): You can buy seed from Shalom Agriculture Steyn Du Preez 011 965 165 1642 Benoni Agricuture Holdings E-mail : [email protected]
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30 Jul 13, Odete Arede (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I want to know where can i obtain either the seeds to plant or iif you can get the kale at vegetable shops, and where?
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25 Jul 13, Greta Havemann (Australia - temperate climate): Where can I buy Scotch kale in Melbourne or Victoria? Regards, Greta
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21 Jul 13, venetia (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Hi I'm also in Pmb and would love some Kale please advise me as to where I can purchase some. Thanx.
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11 Jul 13, victoria (Australia - arid climate): Hi why are kale seeds sprayed with poison - can i get organic ones? should i take off the lower kale branches the hit the ground - will it encourage growth?
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12 Jun 13, Barb (Australia - temperate climate): Bendigo Health Foods has kale seeds, seedlings and a variety of bunches for sale.
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23 May 13, Claus Carstens (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Where can I buy borecole kale in SA?
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02 May 13, Suhaima (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): Hi I live in KZN, Pietermaritzburg, could anyone tell me where to obtain Kale?
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