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Too late to start Kale??

19 years ago

I have been looking forward to having some flowering kale in the gardens this fall and now look at the time? Is it too late? Anyone know how long they take from seed. I know they tolerate frost and cooler temps quite well but I was just wondering if I have any chance at all if I start now.

Thanks.

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trudi_d
19 years ago
I think you can start Kale now, but after germination feed it weekly with a 50% solution of high nitrogen feed to develop its leaves quickly.

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newbi
Original Author
19 years ago
Thanks Trudi,

I looked everywhere for my seeds last weekend and couldn't find them so I guess I won't be starting them this year.
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