Tips for a high-yield harvest

Cultivation & harvest

Kale is a so-called winter cabbage that can even survive frost and snow without damage. In fact, it should only be harvested after the first frost, as this is the only way to fully develop its taste. As a result, kale turns out to be the perfect follow-on seed after new potatoes and other plants that are harvested from the end of June to the beginning of August.

Since kale has a similarly high nutritional requirement as almost all other types of cabbage, the bed should but prepared accordingly with compost and organic fertilizer at the latest in the case of subsequent sowing will. If necessary, well-rotted manure can also be Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) and castor meal or even dried ones Cattle manure(€ 18.80 at Amazon *) be admitted. However, it must be noted that the fertilizer has a direct effect on the taste and the The smell of the kale can affect it, which is why under no circumstances should it be fertilized with raw manure should. It is also advisable to add something directly when planting

Algae lime to give into the planting hole, whereby the so-called Carbonic hernia is prevented.

the sowing itself should be in either May through June Cold frame, in a greenhouse or in the house on the windowsill. Alternatively, young plants can of course also be obtained from specialist retailers. From June the young plants can be transplanted onto the actual bed. It is important that a minimum distance of 40 x 50 cm is maintained when planting. Because although the young plants may still appear very delicate, it must be remembered that the fully-grown plants with their wide spreading shoots will have a considerable size. With regard to the location of the bed, it should also be noted that, unlike other types of cabbage, it also likes to be in the Penumbra may lie. This is at least true if the kale is not planted in a mixed culture with particularly "sun-hungry" plants.

Suitable plants for mixed cultures

• Celery and tomato plants thanks to their intense smell Cabbage whites and deter other pests.
• Herbs (e.g. B. Coriander, caraway seeds and chamomile), which improve the aroma of the kale.
• peas
• leek
• potatoes
• Spinach and salads
• other types of cabbage

Tips & Tricks

If you want to prefer the kale yourself in the garden, you should protect the young plants from the so-called cabbage white butterfly with the help of a garden net, especially through the month of May. It is also advisable to use the plants to protect them from lice Primary rock meal or to sprinkle wood ash. Another tip is to only harvest the green leaves at the beginning of the harvest season and only harvest the cabbage heart at the end. It is also advisable to let the stem of the plant stand so that new sprouts can form on it in the next spring.