sea kale

How to Grow and Care for sea kale

sea kale · Crambe maritima
Also known as: sea cabbage; sea colewort; seakale

Ideally grow in a deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun although it will tolerate poor soil and partial shade. Provide shelter from strong winds

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Planting and Growing sea kale

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleProvide moderate water, let top layer dry before next watering
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingAdd organic compost feed twice annually in spring and early summer
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Care Tips

Ideally grow in a deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun although it will tolerate poor soil and partial shade. Provide shelter from strong winds

How to Water sea kale?

Provide moderate water, let top layer dry before next watering

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sea kale?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sea kale?

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What Soil Is Best for sea kale?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for sea kale?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize sea kale?

Add organic compost feed twice annually in spring and early summer

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How to Prune sea kale?

Cut down to ground level in autumn

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How to Propagate sea kale?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn or propagate by division in early spring or take root cuttings in winter

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How to Transplant sea kale?

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How to Care for sea kale in Winter?

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How to Plant sea kale?

Ideally grow in a deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun although it will tolerate poor soil and partial shade. Provide shelter from strong winds

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How to Repot sea kale?

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How to Harvest sea kale?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be subject to club root

Pests

Slugs and caterpillars may be a problem

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The Toxicity of sea kale

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More General Info About sea kale

Attributes of sea kale

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope to Caucasus

Scientific Classification

Species
Crambe maritima
Genus
Crambe
Family
Brassicaceae
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