About This Variety

Meet This Variety

Ornamental Kale (Brassica oleracea Ornamental Kale Group) is a seed-grown choice for garden borders and beds. Plant this biennial garden plant in full sun with well-drained soil rich in organic matter and room to develop.

Start seeds in loose, prepared growing medium within the recommended germination range. Keep the soil evenly moist through early growth, and thin crowded seedlings so the remaining plants have room and airflow.

A garden-ready Ornamental Kale choice for borders & beds.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Brassica oleracea Ornamental Kale Group
Life Cycle Biennial
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Keep Evenly Moist
Soil Preference Well-drained; Rich in Organic Matter

Why Gardeners Love It

Seasonal Texture

Add crop-appropriate foliage or flower texture to a seasonal planting.Adds seasonal garden texture.

Compact Placement

Use the crop in borders or containers suited to its growth habit.Fits borders and containers.

Home Garden Fit

Use the plant in a home-garden setting that provides its listed growing conditions.Suited to its listed garden settings.

Best Growing Conditions

Germination Temperature
65–70°F
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Keep Evenly Moist

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Prepare a site or container with the listed light and soil conditions.

Prepare the listed light and soil conditions.

02

Sow

Sow at 65-70 F using crop-appropriate depth and light guidance.

Sow at 65-70 F.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed at the listed moisture level without waterlogging it.

Maintain the listed moisture level.

04

Thin

Thin seedlings to provide room for light, airflow, and normal crop development.

Thin seedlings for space and airflow.

05

Care

Continue crop-appropriate care as the young plants establish.

Maintain suitable care as plants establish.

Garden Uses

Borders & Beds
Containers
Home Gardens

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