Kale Growing Guide

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Growing Kale in Pots

Kale is a type of green that’s very similar to cabbage. But instead of a tightly formed head, it has a looser structure and a darker green color. Most of the time, people consider kale a cooking green, like Swiss chard or mustard, but kale can also be a beautiful addition to your balcony garden, as it comes in various shades of purple, green, and ivory. Whether you’re planning on growing kale for ornamentation or for food, Patio Growers can help ensure a thriving plant. Check out our guide today for some great tips!

Kale Facts

Like most greens, kale growing in pots has a pretty fast growth rate, and you can expect a harvest from seed in about three months. If you’re buying it fully grown from your local nursery, you can keep growing kale in containers, occasionally pruning and trimming to supplement meals with this delicious vegetable. Furthermore, kale is considered a biennial plant, which takes two years to complete a growth cycle. It likes loamy, moist soil with high organic matter content as fertilizer, so must be watered frequently.

Growing Tips

Wondering how much water and sunlight your kale needs? How about which pests might be a problem? Get the most important information here:

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Zones

Kale does best in zones 7 - 9.

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Light

Prefers full light but can grow in partial light.

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Common Pests

Cabbage Loopers, Aphids, Flea Beetles, Slugs.

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Common Diseases

Black Rot, Clubroot, Most Rot Diseases.

Now that you know a little about growing kale in pots, you can get started on your journey. Learn more about our other green growing guides when you visit our vegetable collective!

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