Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Kale is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, bearing nutritious leaves over a long season, with very little effort.
Brassica oleracea ‘Scarlet Curled’ is a highly ornamental, dwarf, curled variety bearing curly, blistered violet-green leaves that become a beautiful violet-red after frost. Young leaves can be harvested for salads or left to mature for winter greens. Delicious steamed or fried, they're loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. If left to flower it can be a vital source of nectar and pollen for early bees.
Sow Brassica oleracea 'Scarlet Curled' in modules, and transplant 6-8 weeks later, planting them firmly together in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Weed and water well until well established. Young leaves can be harvested on a cut-and-come-again basis when plants are just 5cm tall.
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Brassica ‘Scarlet curled’ and wildlife
Brassica ‘Scarlet curled’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Brassica ‘Scarlet curled’ poisonous?
Brassica ‘Scarlet curled’ has no toxic effects reported.
