{"product_id":"ga-chou-frise-d-hiver-westlandse-winter-kale-bio","title":"Organic 'Westlandse Winter Kale'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e Organic 'Westlandse Winter Kale' (Brassica oleracea) from Gaia seed company, a hardy winter variety with a mild flavor enhanced by frost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eThe 'Westlandse Winter' kale forms \u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"393\"\u003erobust, upright plants\u003c\/strong\u003e characterized by \u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"460\"\u003etightly rolled, thick, and resilient blue-green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e that withstand cold conditions remarkably well. The dense, textured foliage develops a \u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"627\"\u003emild, balanced, vegetal flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e that becomes noticeably \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"689\"\u003esweeter after exposure to frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , enhancing its taste even in the depths of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eopen-pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e variety, renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eexceptional hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"851\"\u003ehigh yield\u003c\/strong\u003e , is particularly well-suited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eoverwintering in the garden\u003c\/strong\u003e . It allows for continuous harvests during the cold season, often \u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003efrom October to March\u003c\/strong\u003e , providing a reliable and nutritious leafy vegetable when few other crops are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potato, Beetroot, Lettuce, Chard, Peas, Alliums, Radish, Spinach, Celery, Cucumber, Herbs\u003cbr data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, Strawberry, Grape, Rue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eSpread\/Carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, compact \u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy winter variety, open pollination, blue-green foliage, increased sweetness after frost, extended winter harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-green\u003cbr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, slightly curly leaves, mild flavor after frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to -9.5 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to promote even germination. Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003edirectly outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e as soon as the soil is workable, or start the seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e4 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . For a winter harvest, sow approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e2 months before the first expected frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003ea depth of 1.2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , spacing the plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e5 to 10 cm apart for young plants\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e30 to 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart for mature plants, with rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e45 to 75 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e , in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003erich, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eKale prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003epartial sun\/partial shade (level 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003elight watering (level 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Cool temperatures promote slow growth and better flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e Harvest the leaves \u003cstrong data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eas needed\u003c\/strong\u003e , starting with the outer leaves. The flavor becomes milder after a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003elight frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . After harvesting, it is recommended to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003ecool the leaves in water\u003c\/strong\u003e , then store them in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003erefrigerator for several weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003e • Winter harvest in a four-season vegetable garden\u003cbr data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2969\"\u003e • Nourishing soups and broths\u003cbr data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3004\"\u003e • Stir-fries and stews\u003cbr data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e • Leaves massaged into winter salads \u003cbr data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003e• Rustic and Nordic cuisine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3420\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Westlandse Winter Kale'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e variety is distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3199\"\u003eremarkable resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003eproductivity during the cold season\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003enatural sweetness after frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , providing a reliable and flavorful vegetable when the garden goes dormant. 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