Kale 'Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch'

Brassicaoleracea

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Longmont, Colorado

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Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) | September 2008 | positive

From your friends at Botanical Interests: Dwarf Blue Curled Kale (Scotch) is extremely hardy and will overwinter in all but the coldest c...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Uniform, low-growing plants are 12-15" tall with a 20-35" spread. Stands well and maintains its color. A light frost improves flavor and ...Read More

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