Kale Yurok F1 Hybrid

Plants have a compact habit with shorter, more heavily blistered leaves than other varieties and stand well without yellowing. Harvest the leaves 70 days from transplant from the base of the stem upwards, leaving the top leaves for further re-growth - there’s no waste as all the leaves are eventually harvested.

Sow in individual pots or a seed tray of good seed compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) of vermiculite of compost and maintain at a minimum temperature of 15˚C (60˚F) until germination which takes 5-7 days. Alternatively, seed can be sown thinly 12mm (½in) deep in a prepared seedbed outside, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle after about 5 weeks from sowing to 50cm (20in) between rows and 37cm (14.5in) between plants in the row. Plant firmly and keep well-watered until established. Use fleece to protect against caterpillar and aphid attack as necessary, and use netting to protect against pigeons during the winter.

HARVESTING;- July; August; September; October; Novmeber; December