Ostfriesische Palme, organic seed
Eco New variety Heirloom
Information
This robust kale is said to grow up to 1.8 meters high, but our plants stayed around one meter. The leaves are dark green, with a slight bluish tint, and have curly edges. Due to its size, the plant yields a record harvest of flavorful leaves. East Frisian kale originates from northeastern Germany and is one of the oldest cultivated plants known to us. Traditionally, it has been a very important food source for both humans and animals. Biennial.
One portion contains about 100 seeds.
| Product number: | 5287 |
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| Scientific name: | Brassica oleracea var. sabellica |
| Botanic family: | The Mustard Family - Brassicaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Days to maturity: | 72 |
| Lifespan: | Biannual |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | Yes |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: March–June |
| Sowing depth: | 1 cm |
| Germination temperature: | 10-25°C |
| Germination time: | 4-7 days |
| Plant spacing: | 50 cm |
| Row spacing: | 50 cm |
| Height: | 100-200 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | July- November |
| Seeds/g: | 250 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow thinly indoors or in a hotbed, about 1cm deep, 4-6 weeks before setting out the plants as planned! The seeds want warmth when germinating, preferably above 20°C. After sprouting they should be in a light, cool and airy place to avoid lankiness and attacks by root-neck rot. Temper the plants gradually before setting them, when the risk of frost is just about over. Most kinds of cabbage can handle a night of light frost. Set out the seedlings a little deeper and tread down the soil preventing the cabbage flies laying their eggs. Many early sorts can be sown directly as soon as the soil has warmed up. Do not allow the sowing to dry out and look out for the flea-beetles.Spacing
Keep about 50 cm between the plants and 50-60 cm between the rows!Harvest
The kale is hardy and with the richest flavour after a few nights of frost, but it is tasty before too. The leaves are harvested gradually during the whole autumn and winter. They can be dried in low heat or frozen after parboiling as well. Kale is mostly used in soups and casseroles.Seed
150 seeds/gA portion contains about 100 seeds
