Ornamental Kale Mixed Flower Seeds

About Ornamental Kale Mixed Flower Seeds

Ornamental kale — no flowers; the colourful leaf rosettes (pink, white, purple) are the attraction. The colour develops only in cool weather.

• Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7-12 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 5-8 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-12 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Keep the soil evenly moist. Water when the top inch dries out.
• Soil: Well-drained fertile soil with compost.
• Temperature: Cool 10–22°C — cold is essential for the colour to develop. In heat the plant bolts.
• Fertiliser: Compost at sowing; then a light balanced feed monthly.

Sowing season in India

September–October. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Cabbage caterpillars and aphids — check regularly. Neem spray is helpful.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.