Kale, Black Magic

Kale Black Magic, Brassica oleracea,250 seeds avg.

Deep blue-green leaves are long, narrow, and beautifully textured. Also known as dinosaur kale. Open-pollinated.

Planting Tips:

• A cool-season crop that prefers full sun.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or sow seeds directly in the garden.
• Sow seeds – deep and cover with soil. Allow 5-10 days to germinate.
• Space plants 12-18 apart in rows 18-36 apart.
• Kale prefers growing temperatures between 55-75.
• Around 51 days to maturity from transplant date or 65 days from direct sowing date.

Harvesting Tips:

• Clip individual leaves to harvest.
• Light frost improves flavor.