Kalebration Kale Mix

Brassica spp

BRAS-sik-a

Edibles: Leafy Green

Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°

A brilliant blend of rich greens and reds that shows deep color contrast in all growing slots. Striking the right balance of colors and textures, this mix can be marketed on its own or added to baby leaf lettuce. Strong regrowth allows for cut-and-come-again harvesting. Selected for baby-leaf production.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Variegated
Blooming Time
Early Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Come and Cut Again

Characteristics

Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Boron (B)

Care

Care Level
Low

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide

Fruit and Pollination

Days to Harvest
30 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid