Kale - Very easily grown in the south

Because kale is very hardy and will grow through the winter in the open in practically all of the South, it should be grown in every home garden.

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Many like it as well as collards and it is probably a little more cold hardy.

Kale may be planted in late winter for spring greens, but the fall planting is usually best. For the winter crop, plant from early September to mid-October, or about 60 days before first frost.

Where soil is quite rich, kale may be planted broadcast, but the row method is probably best. Plant seed in rows, just as for cabbage, and thin to one plant every 6 to 8 inches.

Only cultivation needed is to keep down any weeds and grass that may come up and to prevent a crust from forming.