Kale ‘Cobra’ is a cavolo nero with superior bolt and cold tolerance that boasts exceptionally tender and delicious dark leaves. It takes the spotlight during winter with extended cropping for a bountiful harvest. A high leaf count of uniform, narrow leaves with smaller less fibrous midrib. After the first cut, plants will reliably produce a second crop of leaves. Height: 90cm (36in). Spread: 60cm (24in).
Sowing Information
Sow seed from March to May. Direct sow outdoors into a well prepared seedbed, for transplanting to their final positions later on. Sow at a depth of 1cm (½”) and distance of 23cm (9″) between rows. Alternatively sow into modules indoors. Kale plants can be transplanted to their final positions approximately 5 weeks from sowing.
Grow kale in firm, rich fertile, well drained soil in sun or semi shade. Prepare the soil in early spring by adding plenty of well rotted farmyard manure to the soil to improve its structure and fertility. Apply lime to acid soils to reduce the acidity and lessen the risk of clubroot. When transplanting kale, plant it slightly deeper in the ground than it was in the seedbed. Plant kale at a distance of 60cm (24″) apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water the plants thoroughly after planting.
