Seeds of the curly kale plant

Common name: Kale plant Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var One of its names: Scottish curly cabbage A biennial winter plant from the Brassicaceae family, it has a stalk reaching up to 80 cm in length and up to 60 cm in width. Its leaves are long, thick, green, and densely wrinkled. It is harvested early and before full maturity to enhance its flavor. It is considered one of the most important human crops due to its high nutritional value. • Seeds of curly kale plant: small oval seeds with a brown color. • Growing season for curly kale plant: Kale is planted in the fall, and it can also be cultivated year-round in cold regions and agricultural reserves. • Suitable climate and soil for growing curly kale plant: Kale thrives in cold, sunny weather, tolerates frost, but does not withstand high temperatures that affect its leaves. It is grown in fertile, well-drained soil. • Method of cultivating curly kale plant: It is grown from seeds at a depth not exceeding 1 cm from the soil surface. It is also a plant that does not like to be crowded by other plants. • Its benefits and uses: Grown for food consumption, added to salads and other dishes, as well as for ornamental purposes. • Native habitat of curly kale plant: South and West Europe.