![]() You can also make individual wire cloches. To simplify this you could make some wooden frames covered in bird netting or chicken wire, Make these the same size as the bed and just drop them on. This is a pain to erect and deal with, but don't neglect it. If birds disturb your seed beds, you will probably have to net them, otherwise you may lose the whole planting. At my last garden they got so bad I had to net 3 ft tall plants. They also love Brassicas and in winter they may strip whole plants. In my garden the quail are looking for tender green foliage all summer (I never get the succulent weed Purslane in my garden, because they eat it all). Many birds relish the tender growth of new seedlings and this can be a big problem in early spring when other foods may be scarce. Smarter birds wait until the newly germinating seeds show themselves above ground and then pull them out and eat them. ![]() Some birds will dig around in the soil to find newly planted seeds (this often explains why the seedlings just never appear). Though many birds are important predators of garden pests, some will eat your precious crops. Being able to pick kale all season long is definitely a plus to growing this hardy vegetable.Birds and vegetable gardens have an ambivalent relationship. When it comes to picking kale, simply harvest the young leaves from the bottom of the plant up. This succession planting provides you with fresh kale plants to pick from for about six months or so. Since they take so little time, you can start a couple of batches early, a couple more later in the summer, and a couple in the fall. Growing kale is pretty simple, and plants take only about two months to mature. Keep the ground well watered and, as your kale grows, hoe the soil shallowly around the plants, removing any weeds starting to grow. Don’t cultivate around the seed area until the seedlings appear, then do so only when necessary, as you don’t want to disturb the roots. Cover the seeds with 1/2 inch (1 cm.) of soil. In late summer or early fall, you can also direct seed kale plants outdoors. After all chance of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings into the ground. Simply cover the kale seeds with 1/2 inch (1 cm.) of soil and keep moist to germinate. ![]() When planting kale, start the plants indoors to get a jump early in the season. Likewise, you can opt for a somewhat shadier location in regions where extreme heat may be an issue, or even where sun just isn’t that plentiful. However, hot weather can turn it bitter, so you may want to mulch the ground to protect from too much heat and to keep down weeds. This means you should choose your garden area wisely, as kale grows best when planted after the soil reaches temperatures of 60 to 65 F. Kale prefers well-drained soil in sunny locations but will tolerate shade too. How to Grow KaleĪlthough kale is quite versatile, there is a proper way for planting kale in the garden in order to attain the healthiest growth. ![]() Growing kale can be done in all types of soil, although they prefer sunny, well-drained areas. Kale plants are extremely robust, adaptable to many different situations, and will grow in winter. When it comes to healthy eating, kale should definitely be included in your diet. Kale is very rich in iron and other nutrients, like Vitamins A and C. If you have a vegetable garden, consider planting kale.
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