Kale 'Green Leaf Siberian'
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Siberian Kale (Brassica napus var. pabularia) , offered by Weston Seeds
Siberian Kale is a heritage variety, cultivated since the late 1800s. This hardy plant produces abundant, flat, grey-green leaves with a white central stem. Once cooked, its leaves turn a rich, dark green, developing a tender texture and mild flavor, ideal for braised dishes or salads. In addition to being delicious, this variety is renowned for its high vitamin content and excellent cold tolerance, offering even better flavor after the first autumn frosts.
Days to maturity : 65 to 70 days
Height : 60 to 85 cm (24 to 34 inches)
Spacing between plants : 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)
Exposure : Full sun
Sowing : Indoors/direct sowing, spring-summer-autumn
Quantity per pack : n/a
Cultivation method:
Sow the seeds directly into well-worked, rich soil in early spring or between June and early July, when temperatures are still cool. Plant the seeds 1 cm (1/2 inch) deep in rows spaced 60 cm (24 inches) apart. Once the seedlings are well established, thin them to 30 cm (12 inches) apart.
Kale is very cold-hardy and grows well even in cooler climates. It develops its best flavor after exposure to light frosts. This tolerance makes it an excellent choice for extending harvests into autumn and early winter. Ensure regular watering to maintain tender, flavorful leaves throughout the season.
A rustic and nutritious choice!
Siberian kale is ideal for those who love nutritious and easy-to-grow vegetables. Its tender texture and mild flavor make it perfect for a variety of dishes, whether used fresh in salads or lightly braised as a side dish. This curly kale is also an excellent choice for adding a hardy vegetable to your garden that produces generously until the end of the season.
