KX-1
Kale · Siberian / Russian
Open Pollinated
Brassica napus var. pabularia
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
Characteristics
Color
Red
Flavor
MildSpicy / Pungent
Intended Use
Baby LeafFresh / Salad
Leaf Type
Serrated
Texture
Tender
Trait
Slow-Bolting / Heat Tolerant
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
4–12 days
at 40–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
65 days
Plant Height
3 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
2–12 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
Thin To
18–24 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–85 °F
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Air Temp
15–75 °F
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