Description

• Curly kale is one of the popular varieties of kale that is most commonly used. It has bright green leaves and curved edges that form a frilled border. The taste of curly kale is peppery, slightly tangy, and bitter, which is very crispy and delicious; It is mostly used to make chips and design food but is also enjoyed boiled, steamed, or roasted, or can be eaten raw as a salad and added to sandwiches.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in a Container, or Pots. Sowing season: Winter season (The best month is September to December) Germination Time: 7-24 days from sowing Germination Temperature: 18 to 24°C Harvesting Time: 60 to 90 days after sowing the seeds.
• Soil – Kale does best in loam, well-drained soil with high organic matter.
• Water – Give water to the kale plant daily and maintain moisture on summer days. Give water 2-3 days per week to the soil of the plant during winters.
• Sunlight – Kale plant needs 6 hours of direct sunlight but also grows well in partial shade.
• Temperature – Ideal kale plant growing temperature is between 12-25°C.
• Common pests – Caterpillars, aphids, cabbage worms, and cutworms are some pests that attack kale plants and diseases such as clubroot infect the plants. The main reason for the infestation of insects is water logging in the soil and wetting of the leaves. To protect the kale plant from insects, spray neem oil on your plants.
• Mulching – If your kale leaves start rotting, add a thin layer of mulch to the plant when it is about 6 inches tall.