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Portuguese Kale, Portuguese Cabbage, Sea Kale
Brassica oleracea
 Portuguese Kale, Portuguese Cabbage, Sea Kale
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Seed #586 |
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Portuguese kale is known as a couve trochuda, Portuguese cabbage, and Sea kale. The green leaves are wide and large with thick midribs and stems growing up to 2 feet.
- Cool season annual
- Approx. 750-780 seeds in packet. (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. The number of seeds stated is only an estimate.)
- Maturity: Approx. 75-85 days
- Planting season: Spring/late, summer-early fall
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Cultivation: Prefers full sun in spring and fall, but can benefit from light shade during hot weather. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. For spring crops, start plants indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, and transplant after danger of all frost. For fall crops, direct sow 2-3 months before first frost. Keep soil moist. When plants reach 12" tall, start harvesting the outer leaves, leaving 3 inner layers to support further growth or harvest entire mature plant.
Germination
Temperature |
Seed
Depth |
Seed
Spacing |
Thin
To |
Plant
Spacing |
Plant
Height |
| 45-85°F |
1/4-1/2" |
1" |
12" |
18-36" |
24" |
Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips: This leaf green is traditionally used in Portuguese sopas or sopash which is a stew with meat, vegetables, and spices. Use leaves as you would collards and mustards. Excellent juiced.
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