{"product_id":"winterbor-f1-kale-seed","title":"Winterbor (F1) Kale Seed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description collapsible-xs \"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"collapsible-description-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard green curly kale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details collapsible-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"collapsible-details-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants are tall, with excellent yield and good cold hardiness. The ruffled blue-green leaves have an attractive curl. Vigorous, productive plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket: 100 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvg. 99,200 seeds\/lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-1732 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9707\/9098\/files\/E7_BE_BD_E8_A1_A3_E7_94_98_E8_93_9D_E7_94_9F_E9_95_BF_E6_B8_A9_E5_BA_A61-1024x351_1aeb2e74-3c75-4e79-92ef-cba2e137a328.png?v=1784195595\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"351\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLatin Name\u003cbr\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDays To\u003cbr\u003e60 days\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLife Cycle\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHybrid Status\u003cbr\u003eHybrid (F1)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Features\u003cbr\u003eCold Tolerant\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCULTURE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKale prefers a fertile, well-drained soil high in organic matter with a pH range of 6.0–7.5. Consistent moisture will produce the highest-quality leaves. For baby-leaf production, see the Baby Leaf Brassica Greens culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDAYS TO MATURITY:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom date of direct seeding; subtract about 14 days for days to maturity from transplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDIRECT SEEDING:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant from early spring to approximately 3 months before expected fall frost. For bunching: Sow 3–4 seeds every 12–18\", ½\" deep, in rows 18–36\" apart. Thin to 1 plant per group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor bunching: 1,000 seeds\/220', 1 oz.\/1,110', 1 lb.\/24,000'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTRANSPLANTING:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Spring Crop: Use varieties suited to warm-season production. Sow 2 seeds per cell in 50- to 72-cell plug flats, 3–4 seeds\/in. in 20-row flats; or, in outdoor beds ¼\" deep. Seedlings should be ready to transplant in 4–6 weeks. If possible, keep soil temperature over 75°F (24°C) until germination, then reduce air temperature to about 60°F (16°C). Transplant outdoors 12–18\" apart in rows 18–36\" apart. Kale prefers cooler growing temperatures, between 55–75°F (13–24°C), optimum being 60–70°F (16–21°C), but will produce good crops under warmer, summer conditions. Fall Crop: Start seedlings as above in May and transplant to the garden in June–July. To ensure mature heads, seed the crop early in areas where heavy freezes occur early in fall. Winter Crop: Successful kale crops can be grown where winters are mild and temperatures rarely fall below 32°F (0°C). Transplants can be set out from September to February in these regions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eINSECT PESTS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKale is not as afflicted with pests as are other brassica crops such as cabbage. Apply row covers at the time of planting to exclude pests from the crop. Control cabbage worms and loopers with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDISEASE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdhere strictly to a preventive program including: (1) long crop rotations with non-brassica crops, (2) clean starting mixes and outdoor seedbeds, and (3) strict sanitation practices. Johnny's Selected Seeds only sells seed lots of kale that have tested negative for black rot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris) and black leg (Phoma lingam).\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHARVEST:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginning about 2 months after planting, harvest by clipping individual leaves. Kale is very hardy, and the eating quality will improve into the late fall with light frost. Late-summer sown or planted collards can be wintered in cold frames or hoophouses, or in the open in mild regions, to extend the season. Protecting with row covers can extend the harvest period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSIZED SEEDS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sized\" seeds have been sorted so they are roughly the same size. This consistency allows for more accurate spacing with mechanical seeders and more even germination. Kale seeds are sized, except when noted in the product description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTRANSPLANTS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvg. 6,400 plants\/oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSEEDS\/LB.:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvg. 124,000.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePACKET:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 seeds, sows 22'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKaKaSeeds is committed to your success, every step of the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":53742788346170,"sku":"SKU 1726","price":6.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":53742788378938,"sku":"SKU 1726","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742788411706,"sku":"SKU 1726","price":20.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742788444474,"sku":"SKU 1726","price":92.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742788477242,"sku":"SKU 1726","price":338.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9707\/9098\/files\/E7_BE_BD_E8_A1_A3_E7_94_98_E8_93_9D1-scaled_6b926586-1c83-419a-8f92-079c63d9e10e.png?v=1784195633","url":"https:\/\/kkseed.xyz\/products\/winterbor-f1-kale-seed","provider":"kkseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}