A non-heading variety, the robust plants will produce rich, succulent, tasty, dark green leaves (pick them when they're young and tender) throughout the harshest winters. A well known and favourite Italian vegetable.
Plant in spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in autumn for an over-winter crop.
Sow 1/4 to 1/2" deep, 1" apart in rows 18-30" apart. Thin seedlings to 8-12" apart which can be transplanted or eaten.
Kale germinates best in cool or warm soil temperatures with even moisture.
Choose an area with full sun and a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.
Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure.
Harvest by clipping individual leaves
Kale is very hardy and quality actually improves after a frost.