Borecole Starbor F1 Seeds (Curly Kale) Average Seeds 55 Borecole Starbor F1 Seeds (Curly Kale) Average Seeds 55

An improved 'Dwarf Green Curled', winter hardy type with superb, dark leaf colour. Grows well even at high densities so you can get a lot of delicious, nutritious crops out of the smallest area! A superb source of tasty and highly nutritious autumn winter and spring 'greens'. Resistant to very bad winter conditions. Sow 1.8cm (¾") deep on a prepared seed bed at the end of April or early in May. Set out the plants in their final positions, 60cm (2') apart each way July-early August. Harvest mid October-March. It will live through very bad winter conditions. Remove any discoloured foliage and apply a fertiliser in spring to boost new shoots. Can also use the seed as a healthy 'sprouting seed'. HEALTH BENEFITS: An important source of nutrients and in particular very useful in winter when fresh vegetables can be in short supply. Has high levels of vitamin A (For growth, healthy hair, skin, bones, teeth and eyes as well as resistance to respiratory infections), and C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron). COOKING HINTS: Pick leaves when young and tender, lightly steam or stir-fry to conserve maximum nutrient value.

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