Kale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica · Cabbages · Cabbage family
Also known as: Curly Kale · Borecole · Leaf Cabbage
Very easy50–120cmPet-friendlyEdible
Kale care at a glance
Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–21 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 15–21 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Kale
Common pests on Kale include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage whitefly and Flea beetles. A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Black rot and White rust. Kale is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Cabbage white caterpillars High
- Mealy cabbage aphid Medium
- Cabbage whitefly Medium
- Flea beetles Low
Disease
- Clubroot High
- Black rot Medium
- White rust Low
Weather
- Bolting Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Kale
- Which pests affect Kale?
- Common pests on Kale include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage whitefly and Flea beetles.
- Which diseases affect Kale?
- A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Black rot and White rust.
- Is Kale toxic to cats and dogs?
- Kale is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Kale need?
- Kale has a high water requirement.
- What light does Kale need?
- Kale prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Kale frost-hardy?
- Kale is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -15 °C.
- Can you eat Kale?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.