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Your seedlings (or seeds) can go out into the garden 6 weeks before your last frost date, or about 3 weeks after you started them. Dig up the soil and add compost or aged manure to prepare the area.
Space your seedlings to 20 to 24 inches apart so that your growing plants aren’t crowded. If the plants have gotten long in the stem while indoors, plant them so that part of their lower stem is underground. You can do this right up to the lowest set of leaves to help your plant develop a more sturdy shape.
Seeds should be planted out 2 or 3 at a time, spaced out the same as the seedlings. Once they sprout, clip away the weaker seedlings and leave only the strongest plant. Keep the soil constantly moist for the best germination. Apply Blessings Blends OMRI-Listed Premium Compost (.5 – .5 – .4) for best results. Kale will produce the most tender leaves if the plants get plenty of moisture from the beginning. Water your kale frequently and avoid dry spells. The plants can tolerate a bit of drought, but the leaves will quickly get bitter if it happens.
