Kale is a cool-weather crop packed with iron, fiber, vitamins K, A, and C, and calcium. It is an amazing plant to grow and a great way to get more of it if you grow your own.
If you plant your kale from seeds, you can expect to harvest in 70 days. These plants require about 2 months of cool weather from planting to harvesting.
Baby kales are easy to pick. Hold the small plants into handfuls and cut the stems with a sharp knife or scissors. Leave about 2 inches of stem on each plant to allow the leaves to regrow.
•When To Plant -best planted 3 to 5 weeks .• Where To Grow Kale - indoors as long as you have adequate lighting. • Starting Kale Seeds - Kale started from seeds matures in 55 to 75 days.• Kale’s Spacing And Depth - plants at least 1.5 to 2 feet apart.
• Soil - that is rich in organic matter with a slightly acidic ph.• Light - at least 6 or more hours of direct sunlight on most days.• Watering - at least 1 to 1.5 inches of water every week
The best time to harvest your kales is when they are about the size of your hand. Pick your kales one by one starting with the lowest outermost leaves and working towards the center.