Kale Blue Curled Scotch

Plant Information for Blue Curled Scotch Kale

1. Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
2. Common Name: Blue Curled Scotch Kale
3. Family: Brassicaceae
4. Plant Type: Biennial (grown as an annual for leaves)
5. Native To: Scotland, originally cultivated in Europe​
6. Height: 12-24 inches (30-60 cm)
7. Spread: 12-16 inches (30-40 cm)​
8. Days to Maturity: 50-65 days for full maturity.
9. Foliage Color: Deep blue-green, heavily curled.

Growing and Care Instructions for Blue Curled Scotch Kale

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade, with at least 6 hours of sunlight daily​.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water deeply and infrequently​.
• Spacing: Space plants 12-16 inches apart to allow for proper growth and air circulation​.
• Fertilizing: Apply compost or a balanced organic fertilizer every 6-8 weeks to promote strong, healthy growth​.
• Mulching: Use mulching to retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and prevent growth​ of weed.
• Cold Tolerance: Extremely frost-hardy; kale can be left in the ground during winter for continued harvests​.
• Pest and Disease Control: Monitor for aphids and cabbage worms; companion planting can help deter pests.
• Harvesting: Begin harvesting outer leaves after 6-8 weeks, and the plant will continue to produce new growth​