Crane Pink
(F1) Ornamental Kale Seed
Product ID: 3649
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. Ht. 24-36". Avg. 9,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION: 10-14 days at 70°F (21°C).
SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Sow directly in cell packs 4-6 weeks before planting outside. Cover seed with 1/4" of soil. After germination, grow seedlings at 60°F (21°C) for 3-4 weeks. Harden off one week before planting outside. Plants must be set out several weeks before the first fall frost. Direct seed: Sow 3 months before expected fall frost, 2 seeds per hole, 6" apart and 1/4" deep. Thin to one plant per hole.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Once plants are about 10-12" tall, remove the lower leaves. Repeat 3 or 4 times as the plants grow taller. Use Hortonova (horizontal trellis) to prevent the plants from falling over, as they become top heavy.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Moist, well-drained soil. Discontinue fertilizer once plants begin to color.
PLANT SPACING: 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 temps. drop below 50°F.
USES: Long-lasting cut flower.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea
SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Sow directly in cell packs 4-6 weeks before planting outside. Cover seed with 1/4" of soil. After germination, grow seedlings at 60°F (21°C) for 3-4 weeks. Harden off one week before planting outside. Plants must be set out several weeks before the first fall frost. Direct seed: Sow 3 months before expected fall frost, 2 seeds per hole, 6" apart and 1/4" deep. Thin to one plant per hole.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Once plants are about 10-12" tall, remove the lower leaves. Repeat 3 or 4 times as the plants grow taller. Use Hortonova (horizontal trellis) to prevent the plants from falling over, as they become top heavy.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Moist, well-drained soil. Discontinue fertilizer once plants begin to color.
PLANT SPACING: 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 temps. drop below 50°F.
USES: Long-lasting cut flower.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brassica oleracea
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Brassica oleracea
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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. -
90 - 110 Days
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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). -
Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Cold Tolerant
- Cold Tolerant
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