PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Cabbage Ornamental Mix - 170 Seeds

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During World War II, the cultivation of kale (and other vegetables) in the U.K. was encouraged by the Dig for Victory campaign. [8] The vegetable was easy to grow and provided important nutrients missing from a diet because of rationing. [9] Cultivation [ edit ] Ornamental cabbages are hardy to around 5°F and can tolerate frosts, but any sharp or sudden cold snaps are capable of harming the plants. Can ornamental cabbage be grown indoors? In Northern Germany, there is a winter tradition known as " Kohlfahrt" ("kale trip"), where a group of people will go on a hike through the woods during the day before gathering at an inn or private residence where kale is served, usually with bacon and Kohlwurst ("kale sausage"). [27] Kale is considered a Northern German staple and comfort food. [28]

Red Russian kale grows in a large loose rosette shape that ranges from .3-.5 meters tall. This variety is easily recognized by its richly colored burgundy stems and purple tinted leaves. They are flat and toothed like an oak leaf with an overall dark green color and deep red veins. Red Russian kale offers a mild nutty flavor that is slightly sweet and earthy with a hearty texture. When choosing Red Russian kale look for fresh, bright, firm leaves. 6. Siberian Kale Ornamental cabbage, also called flowering cabbage, has smooth, wavy edges with bright rosette centers of pink, purple, red, or white leaves. It grows about a foot (31 cm.) wide and up to 15 inches (38 cm.) tall with a mounding habit. Thankfully, this vegetable is remarkably easy to grow in your garden. The seeds are very affordable and don’t take much effort to tend. Plus, the plants are like a gift that keeps on giving. You can sow it in the spring and continuously harvest its leaves all throughout the summer, fall ,and even into the winter. Ornamental cabbage and kale are both a great addition to any landscape when you want to add bright, unique colors, and textures during the fall. And since they are cold-weather tolerant, you will be able to enjoy them long into the cooler weather months. This heirloom superfood variety has some of the highest antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cancer-preventative compounds. This Scotland-native kale has a unique nutty flavor that you can’t find in other types. It is delectably sweet after a light freeze and makes some of the best kale chips you’ve ever tasted.Sow seeds in trays under glass in early spring or later outdoors in a seed bed. Thin out, grow on and transplant to their final growing positions, once large enough to handle. Space plants at about 14in (36cm) apart. Kale originates from Northern Middle English cale (compare Scots kail and German Kohl) for various cabbages. The ultimate origin is Latin caulis 'cabbage'. [3] [4] History [ edit ] Children collecting leaves of red Russian kale (Brassica napus L. subsp. napus var. pabularia (DC.) Alef.) in a family vegetable garden The Illustrated Cook's Book of Ingredients. DK Publishing. 2010. p.193. ISBN 978-0-7566-7673-5 . Retrieved 2 April 2017.

A good deal of sunlight is preferable, even though it can tolerate part sun. Under full shade, colors won’t be as intense. Ornamental cabbage and kale can have problems with cabbage worms (see University of Wisconsin Garden Facts XHT1029, XHT1031 and XHT1032), cutworms (see University of Wisconsin Garden Facts XHT1030), aphids (see University of Wisconsin Garden Facts XHT1043), and slugs (see University of Wisconsin Garden Facts XHT1040). However, because ornamental cabbage and kale are typically grown late in the growing season, they usually have fewer problems with these pests than if they were grown earlier in the year.One may differentiate between kale varieties according to the low, intermediate, or high length of the stem, along with the variety of leaf types. The leaf colours range from light green to green, dark green, violet-green, and violet-brown. The plants need around 12 weeks to mature to full color, so sow seeds outdoors around mid-August (this timeframe may vary depending on your location and climate). When using a container, choose one that is at least 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep for best results. It takes about 11 weeks to produce a marketable product in a 6 to 8" pot so the seed must be sown in June for September sales. Germination will take 4-6 days at 65F-70F in the light. Lower temperature to 60F-65F after emergence. The later the seed is sown, the smaller will be the head at the time of sale. If seedlings are grown in plug trays do not hold them too long before transplanting. Restriction of root growth will prevent later plant development to marketing size. The seedlings can be transplanted to 806 or 1204 paks or directly to the final container. If the seedlings are too tall they may be planted deeply (up to the first leaves) in the final container. This will help to prevent the plant from toppling over if stem elongation occurs. The crop is best grown in a soil base mix (20 to 30% field soil) or addition of samn to prevent toppled plants, or a soilless media with good water holding capacity. It is very easy to care for from planting or sowing all the way to blooming. Sowing and planting ornamental cabbage