Vegetables · Step-by-step guide
How to Grow Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale Seeds for Home Gardening
Grow fresh, nutritious Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale at home with this reliable and easy-to-grow variety. Known for its beautiful blue-green curled leaves, this kale produces abundant harvests and thrives in containers, raised beds, and home gardens. Perfect for salads, smoothies, soups, stir-fries, and healthy everyday cooking.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Germination
- 5–10 days
- Time to harvest
- Baby leaves: 30–40 days | Full size: 55–70 days
- Sunlight
- Full sun (6–8 hours) or partial shade in hot climates
- Water
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the topsoil begins to dry.
- Soil
- Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a pH of 6.0–7.5
- Spacing
- 30–45 cm between plants
- Temperature
- 15–24°C (ideal)
Step-by-step guide
- 1
Prepare the Soil
Choose a location with at least 6 hours of sunlight. Fill your container or garden bed with fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
- 2
Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds approximately 0.5–1 cm deep. Space seeds about 5 cm apart if sowing directly into the garden, or sow in seed trays for later transplanting.
- 3
Water and Germinate
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil evenly moist. Seeds usually germinate within 5–10 days.
- 4
Transplant Seedlings
When seedlings develop 2–3 true leaves, transplant them to their final location, spacing plants 30–45 cm apart.
- 5
Care for the Plants
Water regularly and apply compost or a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks. Remove weeds and mulch around the plants to retain moisture.
- 6
Harvest the Leaves
Harvest the outer leaves first once they reach a usable size. Leave the center growing point intact so the plant continues producing fresh leaves.
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