Kale 'Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch'
Brassica oleracea
| Family: | Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka) (Info) |
| Species: | oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch |
Category:
Vegetables
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
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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
Wayne, New Jersey
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Sep 8, 2008, CurtisJones from Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) wrote: From your friends at Botanical Interests: Dwarf Blue Curled Kale (Scotch) is extremely hardy and will overwinter in all but the coldest climates. Like most "greens", it grows best in cool weather but will also withstand some heat. We like it as a fall crop, because kale always tastes sweeter after a little kiss from frost. But, you can grow it at almost any time of year to pick the young leaves for salads, or larger leaves for soups, stir-fries, and casseroles. Crop time is 55 days to mature plants which are 2' tall with bluish-green curly, frilly leaves. |
| Neutral | On Mar 1, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: 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 sweetness. High in vitamin A. 53-65 days from transplant. |
