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Can the kale plant be trimmed at the top and continue to grow?

Andrew Carberry, MPH
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Andrew Carberry is a Food Systems Expert and the Senior Program Associate at the Wallace Center at Winrock International in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has worked in food systems since 2008 and has experience working on farm-to-school projects, food safety programs, and working with local and state coalitions in Arkansas. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and holds a Masters degree in public health and nutrition from the University of Tennessee.

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Yes, if you provide good growing conditions the plant could re-grow a few leaves after being topped off.

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I planted kale the end of August. When is the best time to harvest it?

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Kale should be ready to harvest by late October or early November in most climates.

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Is it normal for a white moon kale plant to have large stems growing from the top and bloom flowers, and how would I shear it?

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It's best to harvest your kale before it matures that far, as the younger they are, the more tender and easy to eat. Snip it down to nearly ground level and allow it to regrow.

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Where I live, the temperatures range from about 21 to 38 degrees Celsius. Can I grow kale here?

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That's generally a little warm for kale. It grows best between about 15 and 21 degrees Celsius. You can probably manage, but try to schedule your planting so that you will be harvesting during the coolest part of your season.

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I don't understand what "outside" leaves are on the kale plant. Can you show me a picture illustrating the outside and inside?

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If you avoid picking the smaller leaves that are in the center, you will be fine.

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When is the best time to plant kale in grow bags?

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You usually grow kale in the summer; it needs full sunlight and not a lot of water.

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