What does kale look like?
Speaking of kale, many friends in the south may not know what it looks like. In fact, kale is similar to kohlrabi we usually eat, but it is more ornamental than kohlrabi. The main value of kohlrabi is edible value, while the value of kale is mainly ornamental.
Kale is also divided into many colors, such as purple, white and yellow, and there are varieties such as Bailuo skirt, Ampeda and Oriental green tender. Each species has its own unique place, whether it is planted in the ground or potted at home, it is very beautiful ~
How to maintain kale?
soil
Kale is not very demanding on the soil. Flower friends can also find that kale can grow very well in the garden soil of roadside flower beds when they go out for a stroll. If flower friends plant potted plants at home by themselves, they can use a little soil with slightly better air permeability, such as humus soil, peat soil, and add some sand. The soil is breathable, which will be good for the growth of kale roots.
sunlight
Kale likes sunny environment very much, and it is not particularly shade-tolerant. If it is planted outdoors at home, you don't have to worry too much about the problem of light. For example, you only need to plant kale in a sunny place, but if it is potted indoors, flower lovers must keep it in sunny environment, such as the south balcony at home, which is very suitable for kale. Remember not to put it in a cool place.
water
Kale is quite drought-tolerant. When watering, you should pay a little attention not to accumulate water, and the rest just need to be dry and wet, and then water after the soil is dry.
fertilize the soil or land
As we all know, kale is a foliage plant, and the leaves are relatively large, so the demand for fertilizer for kale is still very large. Flower friends should pay attention to fertilizing it at the right time when maintaining it, and use more nitrogen fertilizer to promote the growth of leaves. Or it is also possible to supplement some potassium fertilizer. Giving it potassium dihydrogen phosphate once every half month can effectively prevent kale from growing in vain.
temperature
Although kale is a cold-tolerant plant, it can't be kept in a low temperature environment for a long time, especially in indoor potted plants. For indoor maintenance, the most suitable temperature should be between 15-25 degrees Celsius. Flower friends can adjust the temperature.