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Brassica, Kale 'Black Magic'

Brassicaoleracea

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Brassica oleracea by Kell
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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
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Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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