Portuguese Kale Seeds, Couve Galega

Portuguese Kale Seeds, Couve Galega, a heirloom seed that is popular in Portugal, used to make kale soup and other dishes. Grow a to about 2-4 feet tall, can take a frost. Likes full sun but can grow in the shade. A perennial in some regions. A perennial in zones 8-10. Start seeds indoors, sprinkle seeds on soil and spray with water, cover with plastic and place in a warm sunny area to start the germination process, transplant when seedlings are old enough, harden off seedlings to the outdoors, cover with protection use a see through container, protect plants from snow, double protection is best for northern climates. Space plants about 5-10 inches apart. Fertilizer with a nitrogen rich fertilizer such as blood meal. Harvest tender young leaves, harvest small amounts off each plant. Kale is highly nutritious and is said to prevent cancer. Use young leaves in a salad and older leaves for soups and stews. These seeds are rare and harder to get. 30 seeds