Cultivating Kale Cabbage Correctly from Seed

There are a huge number of cabbage varieties in the world. Of course, they all differ in their taste and decorative qualities. Some are of great benefit to the body and even help to cure certain diseases. One of the most delicious and beautiful varieties is kale.

What is kale kale

Kale is just an amazing plant that amazes not only with its taste, but also with its decorative qualities. She will win your heart with beautiful curly leaves that are very reminiscent of lettuce leaves.

The peculiarity of this variety is in the absence of a head of cabbage... Depending on the variety, leafy feces can be green or red, which turns purple in autumn.

There are 6 excellent varieties of kale that have their own advantages:

• Curly - it is distinguished by curly beautiful leaves that are very tasty and soft.
• Red is simply mesmerizing with its color.
• Siberian - very resistant to frost and pests.
• Premier is also resistant to frost and grows rapidly.
• Dino - has tall thin leaves.
• Trosthevoy - sometimes reaches 2 meters.

The history of the origin of kale

Kale remains one of the most mysterious, since nothing is known about her origin. Only one thing is clear that she comes from the wild, and no one considers their country the birthplace of this beauty. For many years this cabbage has been famous in America and England, but in Russia it is just beginning to be in demand.

Beneficial features

Calais very useful for the bodybecause it contains:

1. Minerals.
2. Vitamins.
3. Proteins.
4. Fats.

Among the minerals that are part of the cabbage are:

• calcium;
• magnesium;
• potassium;
• sulforane;
• phosphorus;
• iron and other substances.

Thanks to proteins, which are part of cabbage, it can replace any meat dish and will bring much more benefit, since vegetable protein is absorbed much faster.

It should also be noted and useful properties. amino acids, which contains the plant and the fatty acid Omega-3, which the human body needs so much and cannot produce it on its own.

Of course, great benefits are also provided by vitamins A, B, C, K and PPas well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect the retina from the ultraviolet radiation that comes from the sun.

In general, feces help in the treatment of cancer, eye diseases and a variety of poisoning. Its use will improve the functioning of the stomach, reduce cholesterol levels and strengthen the immune system.

However, it must also be remembered that kale, like other green vegetables, should be consumed in moderation. Excessive use of it especially dangerous for people who have diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, suffer from bloating and flatulence. Also, feces are not recommended for people who have kidney and gallstones.

Growing rules

Since this variety germinates very quickly, growing from seed will require only from 70 to 90 days, then it can be planted not only at home, but also in the garden, only under the film.

It is necessary to sow seeds in April. The temperature range, which is suitable for kale cabbage, is not lower than 5 degrees Celsius. Already at the end of May, cabbage can be planted in its permanent place.

Experts recommend soaking the seeds for a quarter of an hour in water at a temperature of 45 degrees before planting, and then immerse them in cold water for 5 minutes for 5 minutes. After that, the seeds are wrapped in wet gauze and left in a warm place for 3 days, after which small sprouts appear, which serve as a signal to plant them in the ground.

Seeds are planted at a distance 6 cm apart in small holes, one and a half cm deep. Cover the crops with a film, which is raised every day for 60 minutes to ventilate the soil.

Care rules

For planting, you need to choose a place that is well lit by the sun. Kale is also planted on an elevated position, since the water in the soil should not stagnate. The vegetable does not like this.

Cabbage is planted from a distance 45 cm apart, throwing 200 g of wood ash and half less humus into the hole. As for the soil, it should be non-acidic, loose and contain a sufficient amount of humus.

The main requirements for care are watering and loosening the soil... Over the summer, the soil must be loosened several times. This ensures good oxygen access to the plant roots. When it grows 20 cm, be sure to weed it out.

Calais loves moisture very much, therefore, in hot summer, you may need to water it almost every day, however, you should allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

In order for the water to get into the roots faster and to assimilate well, it is necessary to make a small ditch around the cabbage and pour water into it.

You will achieve good results if you feed the cabbage. every 6 weeks... The first is carried out when the leaves begin to actively grow.

An excellent fertilizer for this variety will be 2 liters of sifted compost, which is diluted with 1 bucket of water and insisted in the sun for a day.

Harvesting and storage

They can be safely cut off the whole summer, since in their place new ones will grow... Store these leaves in the refrigerator for about a week. And so that they lie as long as possible, it would be best to freeze them. In addition, defrosted kale will be even tastier when fresh.

And if you leave the plant in the garden for the winter, then in the spring you will get a delicious early harvest.

As you can see, kale is an excellent plant that will be a wonderful simply royal decoration of your garden. Of course, you will be happy to cook the most delicious dishes from this vegetable. In addition, its use will bring incredible benefits to your body.