Kale – Blue Vates

The Blue Vates variety of kale has beautiful chiseled blue-green leaves. When mature, the plants measure 40 cm in height and 50 cm in width; however, the leaves and stems can be eaten when they are younger, as they will be more tender. It is fast growing and has a good resistance to cold.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 1 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 10 to 30 ºC

time for germination: 5 to 10 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date in your area OR

direct sowing after any risk of frost

Sowing technique: in pocket

Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the seedlings if space is available or keep only the most beautiful ones.

for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR

for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden

Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

When all risk of frost is removed

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 45 to 60 cm

between rows: 60 to 75 cm

Height of the plants: 40 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun or light shade

Maturation: 60 days

Specificity:

grows well in pots

consume the leaves by cutting them as soon as they measure 5 cm or harvest the leaves when they are more mature, starting with those located at the base of the plant, as you need them

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±150

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Biennial

Additional information

Weight            5 g

Difficulty         

Easy

Sowing          

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle        

Biennial

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer