Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	June – September
2	—	—	May – July	June – September
3	—	—	May – June	May – October
4	—	—	April – June	May – October
5	—	—	April – May	May – November
6	—	—	April – May	April – November
7	—	—	March – May	April – November
8	—	—	March – April	March – December
9	—	—	February – March	February – December
10	—	—	January – March	February – December
11	—	—	January – February	January – December
12	—	—	January – February	January – December
13	—	—	January – February	January – December

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and flea beetles that commonly attack kale

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cabbage worms, protecting kale

MarigoldsRepel cabbage moths and other brassica pests with their strong scent

OnionsDeter cabbage worms and aphids while not competing for space

CarrotsImprove soil structure and don't compete for nutrients or space

LettuceProvides ground cover and shares similar growing conditions

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

GarlicNatural pest deterrent against aphids and cabbage loopers

TomatoesCompete for nutrients and may stunt kale growth through allelopathic effects

StrawberriesCompete for nutrients and space, can inhibit brassica growth

Pole BeansCreate too much shade and compete heavily for nitrogen that kale needs

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the lettuce growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.