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Forum: Beginner VegetablesReplies: 3, Views: 44
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14
Debary, FL

February 9, 2008
11:11 AM

Post #4515489

Please help I want to grow kale this year.

Thank you.

Allie14
pajaritomt
Los Alamos, NM
(Zone 5a)

February 9, 2008
11:17 AM

Post #4515517

It's easy. Buy seeds or plants and plant them. It can be very attractive, too. Unfortunately, I have never been able to figure out how to cook it so it doesn't taste like brillo. So I grow it as an ornamental.
LTilton
Glen Ellyn, IL
(Zone 5b)

February 9, 2008
12:47 PM

Post #4515865

Kale is best grown as a fall crop. It stands the frost very well - in fact some people think it requires a touch of frost for best flavor.

In FL, you're probably not going to get that. If you can plant it now, do so, before the weather gets hot. In general, treat it as any member of the cabbage family.
14
Debary, FL

February 9, 2008
3:43 PM

Post #4516503

Well thank you all for your advise.

Allie14

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