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Kale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Early Septembervegetable
Hardy leafy green vegetable that thrives in cool weather and becomes sweeter after frost.
In Zone 9b, right now
Not yet — plant around early september
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Edible?
Yes — vegetable
Small space?
Yes, in a pot
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
No — replant each year
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Direct sow
Closed
Mid January – Mid February
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.
Fall planting
Direct sow
Early September
Early September – Early October
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.
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