Brassica oleracea var. acephala 'Dwarf green curled'

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Kale
Dwarf green curled
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Scientific Classification
Genus: Brassica
Species: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Heirloom
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Hybrid
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Open pol
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Plant Data
Min germination temp: 13°C (55°F)
Max germination temp: 24°C (75°F)
Germination time: 14 days
Time to transplanting: +36 days
Time to harvesting: +62 days
Mature height: 30cm (1ft)
Mature spread: 30cm (1ft)
Ideal pH range: 6.0 - 7.5
Sow depth: 1cm (½in)
Sow spacing: 7cm (3in)
Sow row spacing: 15cm (6in)
Growing plant spacing: 23cm (9in)
References: [1][2]

Dwarf green curled kale is a curly-leaved variety, this variety produces dark green, tightly curled leaves. Excellent quality, very cold hardy, good for difficult or windswept gardens or poor wet soils. Best grown in cool weather.[1]

Planner[edit | edit source]

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Growing[edit | edit source]

Main article: Kale - Growing

Troubles[edit | edit source]

Full troubles list: Brassica troubles

References[edit | edit source]

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  1. a b (2010). Kale 'Dwarf Green Curled'. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-08-05.
  2. Hessayon, D.G. (2009). The Vegetable & Herb Expert. Transworld Publishers, London. p. 58. ISBN 9780903505468
  3. Kale : Dwarf Green Curled. Thompson & Morgan. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.