Kale Halbhoher Grüner Krauser [Brassica oleracea var. sabellica]

The biennial kale 'Halbhoher Grüner Krauser' is a vitamin-rich winter cabbage with a strong and delicately spicy taste. This variety is one of the oldest and was already cultivated in Europe in ancient times. Ideal for pre-cultivation, pot cultivation possible, sowing summer-autumn, good for mixed culture, harvesting the leaves as vegetables.

 Description 
The 'Halbhoher Grüner Krauser' kale is a traditional, tried and tested biennial winter cabbage vegetable. It is one of the oldest types of cabbage that was cultivated in Europe in ancient times and is descended from the ancient cabbage. This high-yielding and winter-hardy variety is robust with dark green, very finely curled leaves. The valuable, vitamin-rich winter-fresh vegetable has a strong and delicately spicy taste. Frost-hardy autumn variety.

 General information 
Plant family: Brassicaceae
Life cycle: Biennial
Days to harvest: 140 days
Plant height approx.: 70 cm
Root type: Deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: High
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to -15°C
Location: Sunny
Soil: Permeable, humus-rich loamy soil

pH value: 6 to 7.5

 Sowing and planting information 
Germination type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 12-20 °C
Germination time: 7-14 days
Plant and row spacing: 50x50 cm

Germination ability of seeds: 4-5 years

 Mixed culture 
Optimal mixed culture: Bean, Endive, Pea, Cucumber, Kohlrabi, Parsley, Peppermint, Broad bean, Radish, Celery, Spinach, Southernwood, Basil, Marigold, Tagetes, Rosemary, Nasturtium, Black elderberry, Daisy
Unfavorable mixed culture: Kohlrabi, Onion, Garlic, Mustard, Radish, other types of cabbage

 Sowing by climate zone 
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Pre-cultivation from September to October is recommended. The plants are ideally placed in a sunny to partially shaded location.
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Pre-cultivation from May to June is recommended. The plants should ideally be placed in a sunny location.

 General recommendations 
Pre-cultivation and subsequent planting at the specified planting distance is recommended. For pre-cultivation, sow the seeds in a small bowl and let the seedlings grow until the first visible cabbage leaves appear, then transplant them into the desired container. After transplanting, let the seedlings grow at moderate temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings. Plant the seedlings in the bed from the second pair of leaves after the cotyledons.
Kale 'Halbhoher Grüner Krauser' does not tolerate waterlogging.

 Additional tips 
After the frost, the leaves become very tasty, but can also be eaten without the effects of frost. Harvest the leaves from the outside inwards to keep growth stable. To prevent cabbage flies from laying eggs, it is advisable to use vegetable protection nets. To quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, it is recommended to also work in biochar and primary rock flour.

 Type of propagation 
Propagation occurs via seeds.

 Plant care 
Loose, nutrient-rich and moist soil is essential. Depending on the condition of the soil, fertilization is recommended after 10 weeks.

 Other names 
Botanical names: Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
English names: Kale
German names: Grünkohl, Krauskohl, Braunkohl
Portuguese names: Repolho galega, Couve galega
Spanish names: Col rizada
French names: Chou frisé

 Origin 
Country: Germany