Brassica oleracea 'Dwarf Green Curled'

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KaleVegetableFamily: Brassicaceae

Flower colour:

Yellow

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

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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