Kale - Westland Autumn

Kale - REQUIREMENTS 'Westlande Herfst'
Brassica oleracea

A vitamin-rich and frost-resistant kale variety that can be harvested well into winter – sometimes as late as January in mild winters . 'Westlandse Herfst' is a classic autumn and winter cabbage with curly green leaves that tastes best after a couple of frosty nights. Perfect for freezing, smoothies, chips, casseroles or stews .

It is KRAV-certified , easy to grow and copes with our Swedish climate excellently. To protect young plants from pests, growing under non-woven fabric is recommended.

Cultivation & Care:

• Sowing period: April–May

  • Direct sowing: On site, shallow

  • Pre-cultivation: Possible for earlier harvest

• Germination time: 7–10 days

• Planting depth: approx. 0.5 cm

• Plant distance: 40 cm

• Row spacing: 50 cm

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Location: Sunny to partial shade, in humus-rich and nutrient-rich soil

• Irrigation: Important with even moisture - does not tolerate drying out

• Protection: Insect repellent recommended

• Harvest: September–December (sometimes January)

• Scientific name: Brassica oleracea

• Organic labeling: REQUIREMENTS

• The seed packet is enough for: about 100 plants

• Color: Dark green, wavy by hand