Fast Facts
| Planting Season | Water Needs | Light Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Spring & Autumn | Moderate | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
About Kale
Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is a cool-season, highly nutritious leafy green that belongs to the cabbage family. With varieties like curly kale, lacinato (dinosaur kale), and red Russian kale, it thrives in raised beds, containers, or garden plots.
When to Plant Kale in Pakistan
| Region | Spring Season | Monsoon Season |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan | Feb – April | August – September |
| KPK, Northern Areas | March – May | Not recommended (rain sensitivity) |
Quick Botanical Profile
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Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
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Family: Brassicaceae
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Pollination: Self-pollinated, insect-assisted
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Flowering Habit: Biennial (grown as annual)
Growth Timeline
| Starting | Sprout | Vegetative | Flowering | Harvest |
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| Day 1 | Day 5–10 | Day 15–30 | Day 45+ | Day 50–70 |
How-To by Growth Stage
When to Plant Kale Seeds
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Best grown in spring or late summer.
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Kale prefers cooler weather for sweeter, tender leaves.
Where to Plant Kale
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Sunny to partially shaded area.
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Fertile, well-drained soil with pH between 6.0–6.8.
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✅ Use Organic Potting Mix for containers or beds.
How to Plant Kale Seeds
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Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in pots or directly in the ground.
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Maintain consistent moisture.
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Thin seedlings to 12–15 inches apart for full head growth.
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✅ Start indoors using 4" Plastic Pots.
Transplanting Seedlings
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Transplant when seedlings have 3–4 true leaves and are 4–6 inches tall.
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✅ Move to Grow Bags or raised beds.
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Space 12–18 inches apart.
How to Harvest Kale
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Harvest baby leaves at 3–4 weeks or mature leaves at 6–8 weeks.
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Pick outer leaves regularly for continuous harvest.
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Avoid damaging the central growing tip.
How to Care for Kale
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Water 2–3 times a week depending on weather.
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Add Vermicompost monthly.
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Feed every 3–4 weeks with NPK 19-19-19.
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Mulch soil to suppress weeds and regulate moisture.
Companion Planting for Kale
✅ Good Companions:
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Onions
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Beets
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Lettuce
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Chamomile
❌ Avoid Planting Near:
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Tomatoes
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Strawberries
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Pole beans
Scientific Variations – Kale
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Curly Kale – Classic green with tight curls
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Lacinato (Dinosaur Kale) – Deep green, crinkled leaves
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Red Russian Kale – Flat, purplish-green leaves, mild flavor
(ApnaUgao offers heirloom kale seeds in single varieties and seasonal greens sets.)
Benefits of Kale
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Extremely rich in vitamin K, C, and antioxidants
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Supports liver function and reduces inflammation
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Great for smoothies, salads, stir-fries, and soups
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Grows easily in containers and small spaces
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