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Ornamental Kale Crane Feather King
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Ornamental Kale Crane Feather King
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Brassica oleracea
Colour Silvery grey surround a rosette of interior leaves that become a rich creamy white with a blush of pink
Days To Maturity 90 - 110 days
Seeds Per Packet 40
Sowing Time February - April
Life Cycle Annual
Price
ZAR65.00

Ornamental Kale Crane Feather King


Crane Feather is the first uniform, feather-leaf cut type that is long stemmed and long lasting in arrangements and bouquets. 

Colour
Silvery grey surround a rosette of interior leaves that become a rich creamy white with a blush of pink
Scientific Name
Brassica oleracea
Height
30 - 70cm
Days To Maturity
90 - 110 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Preferences
Sun
Sowing Time
February - April
Days To Germination
10 – 14 days
Planting Space
15cm
Planting Tip
Sow directly into germination trays with a germination mix. Cover seeds 3mm deep. Keep moist till germinated. Plant out after 4-6 weeks. Once plants are 20cm tall, remove lower leaves. Repeat 3 or 4 times as the plants grow taller. 15cm spacing between plants is vital if a bigger spacing is given the plants will grow too big
Pinch
Pinching is not necessary
Seeds Per Packet
40
Uses
Long-lasting cut flower
Netting
Plant netting needed
Harvesting Tips
Harvest when the leaves are about the size of your hand. Pick about a fistful of outer leaves per harvest, but no more than one-third of the plant at one time. Avoid picking the terminal bud (at the top centre of the plant), which helps to maintain the plant's productivity
Germination
Easy