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Kalette
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameBrassica oleracea

“Brassica oleracea” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days)

FamilyCruciferous

“Cruciferous” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days)

Days to germination5–8 days

“Germination occurs in 5 to 8 days.” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days)

Days to maturity115–129 days

“120 days from seed to your first harvest.” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days) and 1 more

Germination temperature65–70 °F

“Sowing one-quarter inch deep at 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days)

LightFull Sun

“Full Sun (6-8h+)” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days)

WaterMedium (even moisture)

“Medium (even moisture)” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days) and 1 more

Soil pH6.5–7.5

“ensure that your soil has a pH range of 6.5-7.5, which is optimal for growing Kalettes.” — How to Start Kalettes Farming: A Step-by-Step Growing Guide | Agri Farming

Hardiness zones3–9

“Zone 3–9” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days)

Height24–35 in

“Mature kalette plants can reach 60-90 cm tall” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days)

Start indoors7–10 weeks before last frost

“Start seeds indoors 10 to 14 weeks before the first expected fall frost.” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days) and 1 more

Transplantmid to late summer

“Transplant seedlings outdoors in mid to late summer.” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days) and 1 more

Ready when2 to 3 inches across

“Harvest the small rosettes when they are 2 to 3 inches across” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days)

Edible partsrosettes

“rosettes” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days) and 1 more

Indoorsbright light at 60 to 65 degrees

“Grow seedlings under bright light at 60 to 65 degrees.” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days)

Pestscabbage family pests, downy mildew, cabbage worms

“Grow kalettes alongside aromatic herbs like thyme, sage, and rosemary to help deter cabbage family pests.” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days) and 1 more

Keep away fromtomatoes, strawberries

“Avoid planting near tomatoes and strawberries.” — Kalette: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (120 days)

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