Kale cultivation methods and precautions

How to grow kale

illumination

Kale is a plant that likes light and is not very shade-tolerant. When growing it, it should be placed in a place with sufficient light, preferably a place with scattered light and good ventilation.

temperature

Kale is a plant that likes cool climates. It can tolerate both cold and heat, so it is relatively easy to grow kale. The suitable temperature for kale growth is between 15℃ and 25℃, and the germination temperature for sowing is between 18℃ and 25℃.

soil

Kale is not very demanding on the soil it needs to grow. It is suitable for growing in loose, fertile and well-drained soil, and can tolerate saline-alkali soil.

Watering

Collared kale has no strict requirements on water, it is not drought-tolerant and is afraid of waterlogging. Keep the soil moist during the growth period of kale, but don't water it too much, otherwise the roots will rot.

Fertilization

Kale has a great demand for fertilizer and needs to be fertilized once or twice a month, mainly with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Do not use too much nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise it will cause the leaves to grow too long.

Things to note when growing kale

Reproduction method

When growing kale, the most commonly used method is sowing, but it can also be propagated by cuttings.

flowering

When growing kale, people mostly appreciate its leaves, but it can also bloom.