PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

Planting Kale Seeds - Garden Blend

PLANTING SEASON: Cool Season
SOWING METHOD: Direct Sow
LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun, Partial Shade
PLANTING DEPTH: 1/4 inch
PLANT SPACING: 8 to 12 inches
WATER NEEDS: Average
HARDINESS ZONES: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
DAYS TO MATURITY: 30 to 60 days
When to Plant:

Kale can be planted at any time, from early spring to early summer. Be mindful, as hot weather makes kale bitter.
If planted late in the summer, you can harvest it from fall until the ground freezes.
How to Grow:

Plant ¼ to ½ inch deep in an area with well-drained, loamy soil.
If planting in cool season, select an area that will get full sun. Choose partial shade if growing in the warm season.
Seeds will sprout best in soil around 70 degrees F.
After 2 weeks, thin seedlings so they are spaced 8 to 12 inches apart.
Water the plants regularly, but take care not to over water.
Mulch the soil heavily after first freeze. The plants can sometimes produce leaves throughout the winter.
When to Harvest:

Kale is ready to harvest when the leaves are about the size of your hands.
Avoid picking the terminal bud at the top center of the plant, as this will keep the plant productive.
Only pick about a fistful of leaves per harvest.
Kale grows until it’s about 20 degrees F - a touch of frost actually sweetens the flavor
SEED STORING

Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location.
Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut that life short.
Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing.