How to grow kale

How to grow kale in a garden

Fill starter pots or trays with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Sow seeds, cover, firm down and water well. Keep the soil moist so the seeds don’t dry out.
While the seedlings are growing, choose a sunny or part-shade spot in the garden and prepare the planting area well by digging in Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed. You can also sow direct into the garden bed once the soil has been enriched with organic matter.
Once seedlings have emerged, feed weekly with Yates Thrive Natural Fish Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate. Allow seedlings to grow to about 4-6cm before transplanting.
When transplanting them into your prepared garden bed, ensure seedlings are spaced at least 30cm apart. Mulch with an organic mulch, such as pea or lucerne straw and water in well.
Feed weekly with Yates Thrive Natural Fish Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate to ensure strong root development and lush green leaves.
Harvest continually to promote new growth.

Choose a pot at least 300mm wide and position in a sunny or part shade spot and protect from strong winds.
Fill starter trays with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Sow seeds, lightly cover and gently water. Keep the soil moist throughout germination.
Once seedlings reach 4-6cm tall, fill chosen pot with quality potting mix, such as Yates Premium Potting Mix. Choose healthy seedlings and transplant into pot and water in well with Yates Thrive Natural Fish Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.
Feed weekly with Yates Thrive Natural Fish Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate to ensure strong root development and lush green leaves.
Harvest continually to promote new growth.

Cool season crop. Baby green leaves may be harvested 7 weeks after planting.

Leafy Kale is chock-full of nutrients, earning it's status as a 'superfood'.

Leaves will be darker, tender and sweeter when temperatures are cooler.
Rotate crops and plant kale in a different spot the following year – this helps reduce the potential of pests and diseases in the soil.