{"product_id":"little-veggie-patch-co-heirloom-seeds-kale-dwarf-blue","title":"Little Veggie Patch Co - Heirloom Seeds - Kale 'Dwarf Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Russian variety of kale that produces frilled leaves and is obviously cold hardy. Very productive, each plant can produce for well over a year, in between attacks from the white cabbage moth and its caterpillars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZone 1: September - April\u003cbr\u003eZone 2: August - May\u003cbr\u003eZone 3: March - July\u003cbr\u003eZone 4: May - July\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor zone map\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littleveggiepatchco.com.au\/pages\/when-to-plant-map-zone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure your soil is nutrient rich so prepare it with fresh manure and compost a fortnight before planting. Integrate good levels of organic matter to increase its water holding ability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.5-7.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun but will benefit from shading in warm weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSoak seeds in water overnight prior to planting and then sow directly into your patch at a depth of about 1cm. Thin out once they have germinated, which should take 7-10 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 - 40cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e0.5 - 1cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHerbs, Onions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate no. of seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e  55\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Veggie Patch Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48616367620288,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/3283\/7824\/files\/kale_1_600x_4d2dea59-1151-4a94-b046-e4681dd2dfb1.webp?v=1784035616","url":"https:\/\/www.lemontreewellness.com\/products\/little-veggie-patch-co-heirloom-seeds-kale-dwarf-blue","provider":"Lemon Tree Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}