Suttons Seeds Suttons Seed Kale Reflex F1

A dark-leaved, intensely-curled, fully winter hardy variety which stands well without yellowing and can be picked for much of the year from successional sowings.

 

Although mainly used in winter as mature leaves, it can also be used in summer as tasty ‘baby’ leaves. The most reliable, nutritious winter vegetable. Withstands adverse weather conditions to yield a good crop of delicious young foliage and sideshoots in winter and spring.

 

Kale has had a huge resurgence in recent years thanks to it’s incredibly high nutritional values

 

Sow indoors in cell trays or small pots. Grow on and transplant when seedlings are between 6-8 weeks old planting out 50cm (20″) between plants each way. Alternatively, sow April to June, direct into a finely raked seedbed at a depth of 13mm. Transfer when large enough to handle leaving 50cm (20″) between plants each way. Water in well if the soil is dry. Grows best on firm ground deeply dug and liberally manured the previous autumn. Use both leaves and stems. Sowing to Cropping: 24-28 weeks.