How to Grow Kale 'Winterbor F1'
Brassica oleracea var. acephala 'Winterbor F1'
Your complete guide to growing Kale 'Winterbor F1'.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Kale 'Winterbor F1'
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | April – May | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | January | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | January | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | January | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Kale 'Winterbor F1'
✓ Good companions
Utilizes different soil depths and nutrients, maximizing garden space efficiency
Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and improves kale flavor
Natural fungicide properties help prevent clubroot and other soil-borne diseases
Benefits from kale's shade in hot weather and has compatible root systems
Deters cabbage worms and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protecting kale from pest damage
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles with strong sulfur compounds
Similar growing conditions and acts as living mulch to retain soil moisture
✗ Keep away from
Can shade kale excessively and compete for nitrogen despite nitrogen-fixing ability
Competes for similar nutrients and attracts slugs that also damage kale leaves
Heavy feeder that competes for nutrients and may stunt kale growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
