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Home » Vegetable Seeds » Kale » Osaka Red Hybrid

Osaka Red Hybrid

Although the edible kales are striking in the garden all winter, you may want to try your hand at this ornamental one as a display at the front of your flower beds or in containers for the porch or balcony. We list them in this section because they are grown just like their edible counterparts and they are subject to the same pests too. Purchased plants in pots will be root bound and will not get any larger as the fall progresses whereas your plants in the garden can get up to 45cm or more acaross. Start them in late June by sowing a short row of seeds spaced 6cm (2") apart. When the plants are 10cm (4") tall transplant them to stand about 45cm (18") apart. Give them lime and very rich soil. Since these are grown for their looks, use Bt or flowing row cover to keep the caterpillars off. The inner leaves will begin to develop their pink, red, or white shades as soon as the temperature gets below 10 degrees Celsius.

Growing Details

Item No	Product	Weight	Est.Seed Ct	Price	Qty.
FL2236A	Osaka Red Hybrid	0.25 g	70	4.79
FL2236B	Osaka Red Hybrid	1 g	280	12.79
FL2236C	Osaka Red Hybrid	3.5 g	980	33.69

Growing Details

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The tender young leaves from these rapid-growth plants can be eaten raw, or cooked for soup or stir-fries. Kale is a cold-hardy plant with a continual harvest that can last right through snow. Many coloured varieties are a fine addition to ornamental plantings as well as spectacular garnishes.

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