Johnsons - Kale Ethiopian Amara - 500 Seeds

Known as Texsel Greens or Garlic Kale for their flavour. Extremely nutritious and equally versatile. Use raw as baby leaf or cooked when mature. For outdoor sowing
When April to June for mature plants and to September for baby leaf.
Where In a prepared seed bed.
How Sow thinly in rows 30cm apart. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 7-21 days.
Care When 5-6 leaves are formed, transplant to final position 45cm apart for mature plants. Firm plants in well. For cut and come again baby leaves, thin to 10cm apart. Cut when approx. 7.5cm tall, they will regrow for 3-4 cuts. Repeat sow regularly.
Harvest June to December for baby leaf, or September to March for mature plants.
For indoor sowing
When March to May (to harvest as mature plants).
Where In trays of moist compost.
How Sow thinly, cover with a fine layer of compost and firm gently. Keep at approx. 15°C and keep moist.
Care Acclimatise to outside conditions. Transplant to final position 45cm apart, firm in well and keep moist.
Harvest September to March. Pick a few leaves from each plant. Very hardy, winter frost will sweeten and intensify the flavour.