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Curly Kale Reflex F1
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'Reflex F1' Curly kale is an award-winning hardy and attractive variety. It forms generous rosettes of very crinkled green leaves which stand well without yellowing. Great for successional sowing and baby veg. Sow from June to September and harvest from October to February.
Kale (Brassica oleracea acephala) is a leaf vegetable belonging to the large Brassicaceae family (ex-Cole family). This biennial plant grown as an annual is a non-hearting form of green cabbage. It produces loose leaves that vary in texture and colour depending on the variety. Curly kale is the most commonly encountered variety with its attractive, very ruffled green, blue-green or even purple leaves. Cavalo Nero or Tuscan kale (sometimes sold as Dinosaur kale) is an Italian variety with long, slender dark green leaves. Russian kale is a smooth, oak-leaved variety with a slightly sweeter flavour. Kale was a popular vegetable during the Middle Ages before being grown mainly as a fodder crop. Recently rediscovered and hailed as a superfood, kale boasts a long list of nutritional values. It is low in calories, rich in minerals and loaded with antioxidants; it contains more vitamin C than an orange and more calcium than a glass of milk. To make the most of its “superpowers”, eat it raw in salads or blended into smoothies. Kale is also delicious lightly steamed or fried, added to quiches, gratins or mixed into a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes.
Kale is very easy to grow. It requires very little space and is exceptionally cold-hardy, withstanding temperatures as low as -10°C. It is also fairly resistant to pest attacks. Like almost all cabbages, it requires deep, rich soil and regular watering.
Harvesting: cut off the outer leaves with a knife. The plant will continue to grow and to produce new leaves. Kale leaves can be harvested from the tender leaf stage until full maturity.
Storage: Kale will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It is best eaten fresh to make the most of its vitamins. It also freezes very well after being blanched for 3 minutes in boiling salty water.
Good to know: Even if the vegetable garden is first and foremost a place for growing great quality veg, it’s always a good idea to leave a bit of room for flowers. Growing flowers alongside your vegetable plants will make your general gardening experience more enjoyable and is a great way to attract pollinators and repel garden pests! Flowers such as gaillardia, marigolds, zinnias, cosmos or nasturtiums can be sown in and around the rows of vegetables. Herbs such as dill can be very useful also. Bear in mind that some companion plants self-seed easily and can be a bit invasive (borage, chives, lemon balm etc.)
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The germination temperature of Reflex F1 Dwarf Kale is around 15°C (minimum 7°C - maximum 20°C) and takes between 10 and 14 days.
Sowing period: from June to September
Harvest period: from October to February
You can directly sow the seeds in the ground or prepare seedlings that will later be planted in their final position in the garden.
Seedling Preparation: Under shelter or in a nursery in the garden throughout the year (according to the recommended sowing period), sow the seeds at a depth of 1 to 2 cm in a good seed compost or fine soil. Lightly cover with compost and remember to keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged.
When the young plants appear strong enough to be handled, transplant them into pots if necessary before planting them in the garden, when there is no longer any risk of frost. During planting, respect the recommended spacing for direct sowing.
Direct Sowing: In properly amended and finely worked soil, create furrows with a depth of one or two centimeters, spaced 50 centimeters apart. Sow the seeds and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. When the seedlings are well developed, thin them out, keeping only one plant every 50 centimeters.
Cultivation:
Reflex F1 Dwarf Kale is grown in full sun. It is a demanding vegetable that requires well-rotted, nitrogen- and potassium-rich soil. It is advisable, preferably in autumn, to generously add mature compost (about 3/4 kg per m2), by lightly digging to a depth of 5 cm, after having loosened the soil, as is the case for all vegetable crops. It is not very tolerant of soil pH, which should be between 5.6 and 6.5. In acidic soil, it will be necessary to gradually raise this pH by adding calcium in the form of Dolomite or Lime.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.