A quick guide to the cultivation of Kale

Due to their nature, nutritious and delicious, Kale is becoming one of the most popular plants around the world. Along with its cousins broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale is a formidable source of beta carotene, vitamin A and vitamin k. contains dozens of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoids. It has 3 times the levels of vitamin C in oranges.

Kale has, in fact been cultivated for centuries. Up to the middle ages, was one of the most popular of all the vegetables. Today while falls from grace over the last century, the Kale is quick time.

Cultivation of Kale, however, is not a very difficult proposal, even for those who are not considered a "green thumb".

Normally, you must plant their seeds in spring. Try and place the seeds in a garden committed approximately 15-25 inches apart. Allow sufficient space must be allowed enough space to grow. The soil should be well flushed and ideally should be mixed with fertilizer. Try and make sure that the seeds are 1/2 inch deep. You should make sure that their seeds are properly covered with soil as soon as they are placed in the pot or garden bed.

It will normally take about 5 to 6 weeks to reach the stage of seedling. Kale to a garden bed you should transfer as it begins showing sheets of 6 to 7.

Kale should become ready for harvest after 85 days, but ultimately it will be dependent on the weather and the season. It is good to prune to only a few leaves at a time, so you get the most from each plant. It is necessary to leave some new leaves so that the plant is able to continue to grow. It is also good to prevent pest infestation occasional pruning.

You can pick up some leaves on a regular basis, and the leaves can be stored, if refrigerated, for up to a week.

Here are some ideas on how prepare Once harvested the kale:

Chop the leaves in a salad of Kale.Cook a delicious Cup of Kale soup.Lightly steam kale and make a delicious sauteed.Mix together with your favorite fruit into a refreshing smoothie.

So, that's all there is to grow successfully kale. Worth the wait for this dark green leafy vegetable, which is win been super fast!