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Kale

Kale

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

Medium difficultyWinter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
12" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing or transplant, 55-75 days

About Kale

Kale is a highly nutritious, incredibly cold-hardy leafy green that produces abundantly in containers. In Lucknow, it thrives throughout the winter, and its lower leaves can be harvested continuously over several months while the crown keeps growing upward.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
15-25°C
Heat stress above
30°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
High (Leaf damage)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–59
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 60–90

Common pests and diseases

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