Kale 'Siberian' (Kale)

Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala

USDA hardiness zones:: -
Days to maturity:: 60 - 70

12- to 16-inch plants bear large, feather-shaped, blue-green leaves. Sow spring or fall. Actually a variety of rape (<i>Brassica rapus</i>), not a kale.

Care instructions
General information

Seeds can be sown directly just under ½ inch (1 cm) deep in rows 18 to 30 ( 45 to 60 cm) apart about three months before frost is due to begin in your region. Seeds sown 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart should eventually be spaced to 12 to18 inches (30 to 45 cm). Kale can be transplanted out with your other cole (cabbage family) crops 4 to 6 weeks before last frost expect 12 inches (30 cm) apart. Kale is fairly resistant to insect pests, floating row covers can be used to prevent early pests. Crop rotation on a 3- or 4-year cycle will keep diseases down.