Sowing
Sow in plug trays indoors. Pot on once or twice. Plant out after hardening off, when the plant is about 10–15 cm tall.
My varieties
| Variety | Rating | Years grown |
|---|---|---|
| Grönkål Lerchenzungen (Kulturarv) | – | – |
From the log
Take it with you
The Kale Guide
Coming soonEverything on this page and more, as a printable PDF: sowing to harvest, my varieties, the month-by-month schedule.
Join the letter — hear when it landsRadishes + Spinach + Arugula + Kale — complete bed recipe
Full guide with layout, seed list and timeline — coming as PDF
Kale grows best with friends
This crop is part of one of my field-tested bed recipes — complete layouts with timing for every plant in the bed.
See all bed recipesA friendly reminder: every garden plays by its own rules. Zones, soil, weather and a hundred small things decide what works — so this is how I did it and what worked for me, not a promise. Try, learn, adjust, try again.. that's half the fun anyway.