Kale - Dwarf Green (130 seeds) - Brassica napus pabularia
 
Leaf vegetable 
Easy to grow & hardy 
Good for baby-leaf
Bee friendly
 
Kale is rich in antioxidants, and packed with vitamins A, E, K, and B, especially folate. It has a fair amount of protein and iron, and has more vitamin C than other leafy greens. It’s also high in fiber, and has more calcium, gram for gram, than a cup of milk. Researchers have even found that the phytochemicals in Kale may inhibit cancer cell growth. 
Kale is an incredibly versatile green in the kitchen, and can be used raw or cooked. Young Kale leaves add an earthy flavor to raw salad green mixes, and fully mature Kale is one of the few leafy greens that doesn’t shrink much when it’s cooked. It’s great sautéed, roasted, stewed, and even baked into Kale chips. Enjoy your kale chips with beer, hula!  
 
How to sow and grow:
 
Method:
Sow direct or raise seedlings 
Sowing Depth:
10 mm
When: 
All year | Frost tolerant
Germination:
5-7 days @ 0-30°C 
Hardiness / Life Cycle:
Hardy Annual 
Row Spacing:
50 cm
Plant Spacing:
50 cm
Plant Height:
50 cm
Position:
Full sun, well drained soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering:
55-65 days
 
*Notes: Protect from slugs, snails, aphids and caterpillars. Keep well watered.