Kale 'Dwarf Blue Curled Vates'

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:

Anchorage, Alaska

Lawndale, California

Los Angeles, California

Laie, Hawaii

Blair, Nebraska

Columbus, Ohio

York, South Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

Vates Dwarf, Blue curled Scotch, Dwarf Scotch) - Breeder: Virginia Agric. Exp. Sta. Characteristics: hardy, 1-2' tall dwarf Scotch type k...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | August 2002 | positive

Dwarf Curled Vates has tightly curled blue-green leaves. Matures in 55 days. Likes cool weather and becomes sweeter after first frost.

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