Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Kale is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, bearing nutritious leaves over a long season, with very little effort.
Brassica oleracea ‘Dwarf Green Curled’ is a highly ornamental, dwarf kale bearing curly, dark green leaves. Young leaves can be harvested for salads or left to mature for winter greens. Delicious steamed or fried, they're loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. If left to flower it can be a vital source of nectar and pollen for early bees.
Sow Brassica oleracea ‘Dwarf Green Curled' in modules, and transplant 6-8 weeks later, planting them firmly together in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Weed and water well until well established. Young leaves can be harvested on a cut-and-come-again basis when plants are just 5cm tall.
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Brassica ‘Dwarf green curled’ and wildlife
Brassica ‘Dwarf green curled’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Brassica ‘Dwarf green curled’ poisonous?
Brassica ‘Dwarf green curled’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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