Kale

Edible perennial Kales are well known by the edible gardener for their use during the 'Hungry Gap' a particularly difficult period in the spring where there is a gap between the winter vegetables finishing and the spring vegetable starting.
 
Hungry Gap Kale being evergreen it is able to yield produce all year round and quickly grows back after harvest.

  • Height: Easily maintained to 1m
  • Spread: Easily maintained to 1m
  • Foliage Colour: Grey/green with purple or white veining
  • Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk
  • Position: Full Sun - Semi Shade
  • Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H7 (-15 and below)
  • Type: Evergreen