I have one that survived the deep freeze this past December that I planted in March. It was knocked back to almost the ground and started side shoots that have given me more kale than the 6 plants that I originally had.
That makes me feel pretty good. First time growing anything ever last year and my kale was looking comparable to what you've got there. At least I got something right!! 😅
With all of the hybrid varieties ya never know what variety you will end up with from the seeds. We used to always leave a few plants on many of our "greens" go to seed and store til the next season. Some times it works out and other times you end up with an inferior variety that's more susceptible to disease or low productivity along with other negative characteristics. I prefer to focus on growing what works best in my climate rather than rolling the dice. Nothing wrong with experimenting as a few such as Arugalas seem to do fine
He mentioned last October, kale can aslo bolt if the plant gets stressed out too not just the heat, could be a pest/root problem if your Temps haven't been that high
@@Electedsphinx40 thanks, I hadn't had my coffee yet! Lol I'm in Niagara region zone 5 in Canada, and as soon as it got warm, it just bolted, I'm wondering if because the temp increased rapidly. I don't think there would have been any pest pressure yet.
@@LazyDogFarm Good to know, thanks! I just put in an order for that kale! I think it's the first time I'm willingly buying it 😆 I've gotten a few free packets and don't really eat it often, but that kind looks good for salads and chips. I'm kinda hoping it's low in flavour high in water, since I'm not much into bitter!
@@archstanton9703 yep mine too. I wonder why the aphids don't like chard. I think next time I'm going to interplant them together and see what happens. My chard just didn't like the heat and withered leaf by leaf. I just pulled it to get a harvest before it totally died.
@@shirleyk623 I might just grow kale in the cooler months because of pests. I found a bunch of caterpillars eating most of the leaves on the kale and removed them before spraying BT. The Fordhook Swiss chard has survived the heat here and done well here in AZ. I purchased some red chard seeds but didn't get a chance to plant them and don't know how well they'll do out here.
@@archstanton9703 That is probably a good idea. My kale was left from the fall plantings. I wait until they get the aphids before I pull it out because we like it so much. Good luck with your kale in the fall.👍
those kale trees look great lol
I have one that survived the deep freeze this past December that I planted in March. It was knocked back to almost the ground and started side shoots that have given me more kale than the 6 plants that I originally had.
Let it grow on and it'll be your Christmas tree come December!
That makes me feel pretty good. First time growing anything ever last year and my kale was looking comparable to what you've got there. At least I got something right!! 😅
Wow that is some great looking kale and my chickens would love it. What’s the variety Travis?
Darkibor
If Cale bolts make sure you eat the flower heads taste like broccoli
Beautiful!
They look so pretty.
Oh my goodness that kale looks amazing 💯😍👍💚
Palm tree kale
Since they lasted so long, is it worth letting them bolt to get the seeds?
With all of the hybrid varieties ya never know what variety you will end up with from the seeds. We used to always leave a few plants on many of our "greens" go to seed and store til the next season. Some times it works out and other times you end up with an inferior variety that's more susceptible to disease or low productivity along with other negative characteristics. I prefer to focus on growing what works best in my climate rather than rolling the dice. Nothing wrong with experimenting as a few such as Arugalas seem to do fine
Looks like perfect grazing fodder for a brontosaurus!
That’s cool
Wow... i had no idea kale grew like that
The only way I'll eat kale is in suppa Toscana, other than that ya'll can all have it 😂
What kinda kale? I need those in my life 😆
Same question here...guessing curly Scotch
I’d love to know also!
What variety is it?
Curly kale, I think is italian cultivar
I would love to know as well and what collard varieties do well in 8b.
I want to live there❤
When did you plant them and what variety is it? My overwintered kale bolted super quickly!
He mentioned last October, kale can aslo bolt if the plant gets stressed out too not just the heat, could be a pest/root problem if your Temps haven't been that high
@@Electedsphinx40 thanks, I hadn't had my coffee yet! Lol
I'm in Niagara region zone 5 in Canada, and as soon as it got warm, it just bolted, I'm wondering if because the temp increased rapidly. I don't think there would have been any pest pressure yet.
Could have been the rapid temp increase. The variety is Darkibor.
@@LazyDogFarm Good to know, thanks! I just put in an order for that kale! I think it's the first time I'm willingly buying it 😆 I've gotten a few free packets and don't really eat it often, but that kind looks good for salads and chips. I'm kinda hoping it's low in flavour high in water, since I'm not much into bitter!
We had a mild winter and all my kale bolted last month in zone 7
Where did you get that kale from I would like to get some seeds for my garden
The variety is called Darkibor. It's pretty easy to find online. Can't remember where we got our seeds.
Is the center of kale stem white?
Doesn't the kale get bitter this late in the game?
It's not as sweet as it is during the winter months, but it's not bitter either. We've been keeping it watered well, which helps.
What are you giving it pallets or micralegrow lol
What kind of kale is it?
Darkibor
Unfortunately my red Russian Kale was attached by aphids and it got some sort of disease. I'll plant some more in fall.
Aphids attack our kale but not the Swiss chard.
@@archstanton9703 yep mine too. I wonder why the aphids don't like chard. I think next time I'm going to interplant them together and see what happens. My chard just didn't like the heat and withered leaf by leaf. I just pulled it to get a harvest before it totally died.
@@shirleyk623 I might just grow kale in the cooler months because of pests. I found a bunch of caterpillars eating most of the leaves on the kale and removed them before spraying BT. The Fordhook Swiss chard has survived the heat here and done well here in AZ. I purchased some red chard seeds but didn't get a chance to plant them and don't know how well they'll do out here.
@@archstanton9703 That is probably a good idea. My kale was left from the fall plantings. I wait until they get the aphids before I pull it out because we like it so much. Good luck with your kale in the fall.👍
If all same veriety of kale some thing wrong with seed. Many blessings everyone.
Goals
Hi Trav😊
What kind of kale?
This variety is called "Darkibor."
What variety of kale is that?
Darkibor
@@LazyDogFarm 😊 TY.
I hope you're growing some Aloe Vera, big brother Travis - you're sunburnt!!!
My kale has already bolted and it barely started🥺
Oh man what happen no hay trav
That due to Electroculture?
Not at all.
Could u show ur wheel hoe and where u got it thanks art