Kale 'Kestrel'

Brassicaoleracea

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

"A full maturity leafy kale variety with short stems (150-220 days to grazing). Kestrel was bred to have a low-fiber stem with high diges...Read More

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