Crane Pink (F1) Ornamental Kale Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Brassica oleracea
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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90 - 110 days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
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Product Features
Product Features
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Cold Tolerant
- Cold Tolerant
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Crane Pink (F1) Ornamental Kale Seed
Lovely rich color for autumn bouquets.
Extend the flower production season with ornamental kale. The Crane series is consistent, uniform, and provides a range of colors. Crane Pink has bright pink centers surrounded by green outer leaves. Also known as flowering kale and ornamental cabbage. Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Brassica oleracea
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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90 - 110 days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
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Product Features
Product Features
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Cold Tolerant
- Cold Tolerant
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION:
10-14 days at 70-85°F (21-29°C)SOWING:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow 4-6 weeks before planting out. After germination, plants grow best under cooler conditions, 60-70°F (16-21°C) for 3-4 weeks. Plants begin to color once temperatures drop below 50°F (10°C). Direct seed - Sow about 3 months before expected fall/winter frost. When 10-12" tall, remove lower leaves. Repeat 3 or 4 times.LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.PLANT HEIGHT:
24-36".PLANT SPACING:
4-6". Plants spaced more than 6" will produce heads that are too large for cut-flower use.HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.HARVEST:
Kale should have a 6" head on a 24" stem with good coloring. Plants will begin to color once temperatures drop below 50°F.SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Moist, well-drained soil. Discontinue fertilizing once plants begin to color.USES:
Long-lasting cut flower.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Once plants are about 10-12" tall, remove the lower leaves. Repeat 3 or 4 times as the plants grow taller. Provide horizontal netting to prevent the plants from falling over, as they become top heavy.SCIENTIFIC NAME:
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