Kale
Brassica oleracea
Brassicaceae · Vegetable
Kale (Brassica oleracea) is one of the most widely grown edibles for USDA zones 1-13. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water and low upkeep, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners.
- · Give it full sun to partial shade and space to reach 1-2 ft.
- · Water at a moderate rate and let the soil drain freely.
- · Feed in spring and tidy up dead growth to keep it productive.
Serving Ideas
Served raw in salads and wraps, or quickly sautéed, braised or wilted into soups and pastas.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 1-13
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Vegetable
- Mature size: 1-2 ft tall · 1-2 ft wide
- Bloom season: Foliage only · Green
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -50F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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