A mix of kale varieties with different colors and leaf shapes – green, purple, curly, and flat. It will decorate the vegetable patch and the plate. The leaves can be eaten raw, blanched, stewed, or roasted into chips, added to smoothies and juices. Kale tolerates cold well, and after frosts, its leaves become milder in taste.
The most important features:
- mix of varieties with different leaf colors
- curly and flat leaves
- decorative appearance
- cold-resistant, winter collection
- raw, for stewing, chips, and cocktails
Cultivation:
- sowing for seedlings: IV–V
- planting seedlings: VI–VII
- pitch approximately 50 x 40 cm
- collection: from September to winter
Position and care:
Sunny or lightly shaded position, fertile, humus-rich and moist soil. Regular watering in summer.
Tips:
- Collect the leaves gradually, starting from the bottom of the plant.
- The frost mellows the taste of the leaves.
- Protect young plants from pests with netting.
- Practice crop rotation – do not plant after brassicas.
Most frequent questions:
Are there different colors in the mix? Yes.
When to sow? In April and May for seedlings.
When to collect? From September to winter.
Does it tolerate frost? Yes, it tolerates the cold well.
How to prepare? Raw, stewed, or as chips.
How to collect? Gradually, the leaves from the bottom.
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