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Brassica oleracea Kale Frost Byte F1

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica Kale Frost Byte F1
Kale

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A variety that is both aesthetically pleasing in the garden, due to the beauty of its foliage, and appreciated in the kitchen for the sweet and sugary flavour of its leaves. This kale, which is very decorative, does not go unnoticed in the autumn, as it enriches the vegetable garden with its colours. Sow from March to June for a harvest from September to January.
Ease of cultivation
Amateur
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Soil moisture
Damp soil
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing
Sowing period March to June
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Harvest time January, September to December
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Description

Kale Frost Byte F1 is an attractive and decorative hybrid variety. This kale produces textured and frilly leaves, extensively white in colour, which contrast with those that mature with age, white on the inside, green on the outside. In the kitchen, the leaves are delicious, with a sweet and mild flavour from the lamina to the stalk. With very high nutritional values, kale adds crunch and taste to autumn and winter dishes. To extend the harvest, pick the bottom leaves first. Resistant to cold and heat, it offers a long harvesting period from September to January. Sowing takes place from March to June, followed by transplanting into light soil with constant and rich moisture.

Kale is a vegetable plant native to Europe. Like all cabbages, they belong to the large Brassicaceae family and have the Latin name Brassica oleracea acephala sabellica. The term acephala refers to the fact that they do not form a head or 'heart'.

These cabbages have large fibrous and very curly leaves, ranging in colour from pale green to very dark green, sometimes slightly bluish. They have the particularity of being highly resistant to cold, diseases and even caterpillars. It should be noted that these cabbages are particularly beautiful, especially under a light frost... to the point that some very small varieties are only grown to decorate autumn and winter planters.

The Autumn Kale is a biennial plant grown as an annual that is full of qualities, both in terms of taste and nutrition. With a pronounced flavour, it is mainly consumed cooked, in soups, but also braised or stuffed. It is an excellent winter vegetable.

From a dietary point of view, it is remarkable: it has low energy value, but it is very rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C, K, B2, B6 and B9, and also contains a lot of fibre and minerals such as calcium, manganese and potassium. It also provides, in smaller but significant proportions, copper, iron, magnesium and vitamins E, B1 and B3.

In the vegetable garden, Autumn Kale has the same requirements as other cabbages: deep soil, excellent manure and regular moisture. It thrives in sunny conditions and generally enjoys cool and rainy climates.

NB: This variety is labeled F1 for 'F1 hybrid' because it is a variety resulting from the crossing of carefully selected parents to combine their qualities. This results in a variety that can be particularly flavourful and/or early while being resistant to certain diseases. Sometimes criticised or wrongly associated with GM foods, F1 hybrid seeds are interesting both for their homogeneity and their resistance, but unfortunately, their qualities do not pass on to subsequent generations: it will therefore not be possible to recover the seeds for later sowing.

Harvest: It is harvested leaf by leaf, according to needs. In spring, you can also harvest the floral shoots before they bloom and consume them like broccoli.

Storage: Kale can be kept in the refrigerator for several days. It also freezes very well after being blanched in salted boiling water. Winter varieties can also be left in the ground.

Gardener's tip: Don't forget the flowers! Even though the vegetable garden is primarily a garden for producing quality vegetables, it is always interesting to plant flowers in it. Firstly, and even if the beauty of certain vegetables like Kale is enough on its own, for the aesthetic pleasure they provide, but also to repel pests and attract valuable pollinators. So, don't hesitate to plant, in the middle of the rows or along the edges, Gaillardias, Marigolds, Zinnias, Cosmos, Nasturtiums or even a beautiful aromatic variety like Dill. However, be cautious of certain plants, although very useful like Borage, which tends to reseed abundantly in spaces dedicated to cultivation.

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Cabbage: planting, sowing and harvest
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by Virginie T. 15 min.
Cabbage: planting, sowing and harvest
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Harvest

Harvest time January, September to December
Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable
Vegetable colour bicoloured, two-tone
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Colour, Disease resistant
Flavour Sweet
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour variegated with white

Botanical data

Genus

Brassica

Species

oleracea var. sabellica

Cultivar

Kale Frost Byte F1

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Kale

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference • 21317

Planting and care

Sowing:

The germination temperature of the 'Frost Byte F1' Kale is around 15°C (59°F) (minimum 7° (44.6°F), maximum 20° (68°F)) and takes 10 to 14 days.

Sowing period: from March to June

Harvest period: from September to January

You can either directly sow in place or prepare seedlings that will later be planted in their final position in the garden.

Seedling preparation: In a greenhouse or nursery in the garden for the rest of the year (according to the recommended sowing period), sow the seeds at a depth of 1 to 2 cm (0.5 to 1in) in a good seed compost or fine soil. Cover lightly with compost and remember to keep the substrate moist, but not waterlogged.

When the young plants appear strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots if necessary before planting them in the garden, when there is no longer any risk of frost. During planting, follow the recommended spacing for direct sowing.

Direct sowing: In properly amended and finely worked soil, create furrows with a depth of one or two centimeters, spaced 50 cm (20 inches) apart. Sow the seeds and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. When the seedlings are well developed, thin them out, leaving only one plant every 50 cm (20in).

Cultivation:

Kale is grown in full sun. It is a demanding vegetable that requires well-rotted, nitrogen-rich and potassium-rich soil. It is recommended to apply a generous amount of mature compost (about 3/4 kg per m2), by raking it into the soil to a depth of 5 cm (2in), preferably in autumn, after loosening the soil as you would for any vegetable crop. It is not very tolerant of soil pH, which should be between 5.6 and 6.5. In acidic soil, gradually raise the pH by adding lime.

Beware of pests such as Cabbage White Butterfly or Flea Beetles and consider using insect netting. Cabbage is generally quite susceptible to diseases like Clubroot, so it is important to rotate crops in the plots.

 

Seedlings

Sowing period March to June
Sowing method Direct sowing
Germination time (days) 14 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Soil Rich and light
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Damp soil

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